Karen had always prided herself on being clear-headed and realistic about life.

But to Jeffrey, that was her biggest flaw.

"How can you just blurt out 'divorce' like that? After all these years together? I just went out for a few beers, and when you got mad, I came right back. This... this isn't really heading for divorce, is it?" He couldn't fathom this ending.

Becoming the laughingstock of all Eldorria City for getting divorced over a couple of drinks wasn't exactly Jeffrey's idea of a good time.

But that wasn't the point. The point was, how could Karen so casually throw around the "D" word, without even giving him a chance to make amends?

"Why not? That's just what you think! I believe you've crossed a line with me. Don't I get to choose my own marital status?"

Karen wouldn't even glance his way now, her gaze steadfastly averted.

Disappointed, she had shut down all communication channels.

Jeffrey watched her, his fingers clenched into fists, then relaxing, before clenching again. He gritted his teeth, his tongue pressing against his cheek, "Karen, have you ever truly loved me?" "Don't ask me something so stupid! I don't want to answer!"

know!" he demanded, his voice harsher than usual, his teeth practically chattering, "All this time, I've been like a lovesick puppy following you around.

Silence.

a bar to unwind, you're on it again! Am I really that dispensable? Am I the least needed thing in

begging Karen not to leave him, not to utter the word 'divorce'

of their arguments, he always tried to make

it seemed he hadn't grown tired of it; rather, Karen was set on

What did that mean?

had a place

"Think whatever you like."

a question! Answer me, it's a matter of respect!" Jeffrey

her to look

always talk

Well, respect me enough to teff me now, do you

woman would say such

she was close to Dorothy, he was still her

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