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!"

this time, I've been like a lovesick puppy following you around. Apart

Silence.

could talk about divorce. For Dorothy, you could bring it up. And now, just because I hit a bar to unwind, you're on it again! Am I

not to leave him, not to utter the

their arguments, he always tried to make

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

What did that mean?

he never really had a place in her

"Think whatever you like."

it's a matter of respect!" Jeffrey strode over, grabbing her

to look into

always talk

me enough to teff me now, do

would say

was still her

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