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

and walked

with two glasses of water, pushing

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 the cold demeanor she had when Everett

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

"Then why break up?"

to be blindsided by that

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

suddenly cured you

piercing, filled with an intensity that

licking his lips,

change the subject then." She actually let it go! Not exactly the interrogation Everett was bracing himself

"Go ahead."

don't agree with the breakup, is

firm, clearly not

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