"Where were you then?"

"Yeah."

Though she really wished she hadn't been there!

If she hadn't seen Quincy being picked up, she might have been able to fool herself into thinking that Everett's feelings could change, maybe he'd snap out of it in a few days.

But with someone new in the picture...

"Everett, are you seriously going to be with Quincy?"

"I've got things to do, I'm busy."

"Don't dodge my question! I just want to know, are you going to be with Quincy?" Dorothy wiped away a tear, trying hard to keep her emotions in check, "If you just need some space because of everything that's going on with your mom and you're unsure about us, I can wait! However long it takes! But if you've fallen for Quincy and you plan to be with her..."

"Dorothy, I told you, I'm busy. I don't have time for this."

The light in Dorothy's eyes dimmed.

She forced a smile, "Alright, go on with your busy schedule then."

"I"

"Goodbye."

Dorothy hung up first.

to be with Everett, but

she couldn't be a burden to

was for

stared

the intercom, summoning

Lopez, did

"Did Quincy leave?"

in touch with Ms. Sanchez privately, claiming it's only natural for Mr. Lopez to keep

Everett nodded.

the vibe

suspicious! Anyone would think it was all an act, and instead of hooking Quincy, it would just put her on

only had one

thing, was Dorothy there when you

such a coincidence!

Everett rubbed his temples.

Quincy that there was trouble between him and Dorothy, which was a good

knew Dorothy's character all too well; she

was already in poor

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