In my mind, Dorothy's cooking never seemed to pack such a punch.

Perhaps sensing Everett's hesitation as he fumbled with his fork, Dorothy looked up, her gaze meeting his, "Not to your taste?" "No, it's delicious."

He offered a small smile, then returned to his meal.

At that moment, Everett wouldn't dare to criticize. Who knew what he'd have to face later?

They continued eating in silence until Dorothy suddenly spoke up.

"The dish is a bit salty."

"...A little."

"Want some water? Let me get you a glass."

Everett, pleasantly surprised, started to stand, "I can get it."

sit. I've got

turned and walked into

glasses of

this for Abigail and Langston. Too much salt isn't good for the kids' stomachs." Dorothy's tone was as casual as if she was discussing the weather, a stark contrast

his water and set the glass on the table,

"Then why break up?"

hadn't expected to be blindsided

of a neat freak?" Her lips twitched into a smile as she put down her fork, "I'm not wrong, am I?" "No, you remembered

suddenly cured you of

was piercing, filled with an intensity that

slightly, his tongue unconsciously licking his lips, "I'll explain things

change the subject then." She actually let it go!

"Go ahead."

don't agree with the breakup, is

eyes were firm, clearly not

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