"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.

up his own life than let go of her. But because she meant so much, she couldn't be the one to suffer the fate his mother did, never leaving

and leave with the kids," Dorothy looked away, unwilling to

I

long as you

since I've already apologized, I might as well go

It was late outside.

Dorothy possibly

respond,

I had

in your heart? Is there someone

before forcing the words out

"Forget it, don't tell me. I don't want to know,

"You're free, Dorothy."

"Then let go."

grip,

his words meant he had accepted

she was pinned against the wall, her raised above

"Everett! What are you-mmph-"

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