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.

and walked into

she came back with two glasses of water, pushing one towards

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

set the glass on the table, he

"Then why break up?"

to be blindsided by that question

Didn't you once say you were a bit of a neat freak?" Her

with Quincy suddenly cured you of

an intensity that was hard to

licking his lips, "I'll

actually let it go!

"Go ahead."

agree with the breakup,

eyes were firm, clearly not

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