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."

you sit.

Dorothy turned and walked

back with two glasses

thing I didn't make 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 to

finished his water and set the glass on the table, he assured, "It's okay, I

"Then why break up?"

expected to be blindsided by that question

once say you were a bit of a neat freak?" Her lips twitched into a smile as she

suddenly

filled with an

licking his lips, "I'll explain

let's change the subject then." She actually let it go! Not exactly the

"Go ahead."

agree with the

eyes were firm,

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