At that moment, Dorothy almost wanted to laugh.

A few years back, she was the one who had said, "Let's get a divorce."

And now, years later, it was he who uttered the words "let's break up."

Indeed.

It was a breakup, not a divorce.

She hadn't remarried Everett, nor had he taken her back. Between Everett and Dorothy, there was no marital bond.

Even with Abigail and Langston in the picture, they weren't husband and wife.

After what felt like an eternity of silence, Dorothy finally spoke with a hoarse voice, "Is it just because of your mother?"

"What else could it be?"

"Is there... any other reason?"

Like, Quincy's involvement.

"Just say what

want to beat around the bush anymore, especially since hearing Everett say they were breaking up had already

just say those

reflexively asked, "What does she

are you going

of

and you refused. You made me believe in you, to be with you. Now that your mother has passed away, you

to what

with Everett was parting ways, she'd

when it actually came down

she felt

the answer you wanted. I don't think I need to explain much else

refusing to

"Are you serious?"

she stood her

it, your final decision

silent, not

to stay calm, not wanting to

plan to marry

He stayed silent still.

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