"Breaking up was your idea, Everett, not mine!"

Her voice carried a mix of disbelief and hurt, as if she was suddenly the one in the wrong, the one who betrayed their love.

Silence.

"Do I need to remind you again? Everett, you fell for Quincy. It was you who walked away from us! When I was ready to trust you, you chose to let go!"

Tears streamed down Dorothy's cheeks, a dam burst after holding back for so long.

She had tried to remain composed, not wanting to show her suffering.

After all, Kenneth was starting a new chapter in his life; she couldn't intrude. And Karen, with her family and endless responsibilities, had her own life to worry about.

She didn't want to burden them with her pain.

Yet, why couldn't Everett just leave her be?

"I..."

Everett's lips parted slightly, a struggle visible in his eyes.

he'd rather give up his own life than let go of her. But

understand, then let go of my hand. Find an excuse and leave with the kids," Dorothy looked away, unwilling to face him. "And in the future... stay away. If Abigail and Langston

I

long as you

as well go

It was late outside.

could Dorothy possibly be

respond,

I

Is there someone else in

the words

respond when he quickly added, "Forget it,

"You're free, Dorothy."

"Then let go."

wrist was warm from his grip,

words meant

against the wall, her raised above

"Everett! What are you-mmph-"

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