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. I've got

turned and walked

two glasses of

this for Abigail and Langston. Too much salt isn't good for the kids' stomachs." Dorothy's tone was as casual as

the glass on the table,

"Then why break up?"

hadn't expected to be blindsided by that question

once say you were a bit of a neat

with Quincy suddenly cured you

piercing, filled with an intensity

lips, "I'll explain things about

the subject then." She actually let it go! Not exactly the interrogation

"Go ahead."

the breakup, is that

were firm,

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