Having someone like Karen by Dorothy's side actually made Everett feel a bit more at ease. Dorothy was the type to keep her grievances bottled up, never willing to voice her troubles, which only made them worry more about her.

**Glad to hear it! I was really worried you'd be upset.** Jeffrey's response came quickly, showing he'd been anxiously waiting by his phone.

**It's fine, just don't pick a fight with Karen.**

Everett, much like Dorothy, didn't want to drag their friends into their mess.

But Karen... how could she just let things lie?

After Jeffrey practically dragged her home, Karen had been giving him the silent treatment, refusing to speak with him, and even skipped dinner. Jeffrey had knocked on the door multiple times, but she wouldn' even let him into their bedroom!

"Honey? Can you please open the door? Let's talk this out."

"I've got nothing to say to you! If you're siding with Everett, why don't you just move in with him and forget you have a wife!"

"Listen to me, please. Let them handle their own issues. I'm just trying to keep you out of the middle, okay?' Before he could finish, Karen

Dorothy being pushed around! It's clear to me now, none of you

How is this

hanging out with Everett, how can it not be? You've been even more of a party animal than he ever was!" Karen rolled her eyes, "I've made up my mind. I'm taking the kids to my mom's for a few days to think things

voice, "I kept you out of it to

Everett never mentioned anything about wanting to

She even suspected Jeffrey knew all along

was feeling down, and I thought it was because his mom had passed away. It made sense he'd be upset. And after

wanted was for Karen to leave. It wasn't just about being lonely;

she spent every day

Currently, Dorothy is single. Who knew if she might impulsively

going back

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