FreeNovelShe replied in such a way that Jeffrey was totally thrown off his game.
"You know about it?" "Yeah, he told me. Dr. Quincy has been by his side... looking after him. Everett's dad and the Caldwell family go way back, and his mom was quite fond of Quincy too." It seemed like, maybe Quincy was indeed better suited to be with Everett at this time.
Jeffrey furrowed his brow, driving in silence for a while before he couldn't help but ask again.
"Don't you ever suspect something between Everett and Dr. Quincy...?" Dorothy shook her head, "No, I don't." "Why not?" "Because I know Everett's heart is with me," Dorothy lowered her lashes, her voice soft, "Everett and his mom had their differences, which were profound. I understand why he's hesitant to seenow, at a twhen he's lost someone so close." But it's okay. He'll cto accept his mother's passing, just like I had to.
Once everything settles, Dorothy believed he would still be the Everett who loved her.
"You can understand all that!" Jeffrey was genuinely impressed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe knew he couldn't.
"What else can I do?" Dorothy looked up at him, "Cause a scene in front of Everett right now?" "I know you've always felt like I don't love Everett enough, that our relationship is imbalanced, but... I've tried my best, I really have." That was the most love she could possibly give.
Jeffrey was speechless for a moment, unable to find the words.
He had wanted to help Everett move on, to accelerate the end of their relationship so Quincy would quickly see the rift between Dorothy and Everett. But now, he found himself feeling sorry for Dorothy...
But.
Everett had it tough too.
Jeffrey knew how painful this decision was for him.
Both of them, carrying their own burdens, finally arrived at Bay Residence.
Dorothy got out of the car, and Jeffrey suddenly called out to her.
"Dorothy." "Yeah?" "You were Karen's best friend. I believe you deserve happiness, to end up with the one you love." Dorothy gave a small smile.
"Thank you." Watching Jeffrey's car drive away, Dorothy didn't head back inside but stood at the entrance of Bay Residence.
The cool breeze outside was refreshing, giving her the space to breathe deeply.
She felt so suffocated inside, needing the fresh air to clear h thoughts on what she should shouldn't do.
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Jeffrey returned to the hospital, finding Karen standing alone, hem expression troubled. There was still no news from Kenneth, but his girlfriend had shown up. Eleanor stood quietly to the side, a clear handprint visible on her cheek.
No surprise there, it must have been Sienna's handiwork.
"Karen." Jeffrey walked over to Karen, instinctively protecting her.
Perhaps feeling supported, Karen again started lashing out at Eleanor.
"You said you had someone else in your heart, so how cyou can't stand Kenneth having someone else stand Kenneth having so in his?!" Kenneth had mentioned this to her.
were ore, saying he and Eleanoet once had good match since they both someone else in their hearts.
"After being with Kenneth for so long, do you really think I'm heartless, without a shred of feeling?" Eleanor was filled with grievances, "I've slept with him, lived with him, and yet, when he speaks up, it's Dorothy he calls for! Don't I have the right to feel something? Am I supposed to be just a stand-in for someone else?"
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