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Chapter 1061
"But I don't believe you can just let go."
After his mother passed away, he was heartbroken and downcast, wanting to vent the sadness within. Dorothy could understand all that, but she couldn't grasp how Everett could claim he was suddenly over it, ready to let go of their relationship. It just didn't sit right with her.
Over a decade together wasn't something you could just drop like a hot potato.
"I need some space," Everett admitted, knowing full well that simply stating he was over it wouldn't convince Dorothy.
"So, all this time, when you said you needed space, you were actually figuring out how to let go of me, of us?"
Dorothy felt her heart being squeezed at the thought!
She had believed... that Everett was trying to cool off and then return to their family life.
"I won't let you do this! Everett, you've spoiled me so much, who else would ever treat me like you do if you were gone?"
In this world, she was convinced there would never be another who could fill his shoes!
Everett looked at Dorothy, wanting to mention Kenneth, but he stopped himself before the words could escape. He feared Dorothy might do something rash in a moment of desperation... "Everett, please, give me another chance."
"You've done nothing wrong; you don't need a 'chance' from me."
"But you're leaving!" Dorothy's eyes welled up, though she fought back the tears, "You want to let go of our relationship, and it terrifies me."
She was willing to admit to anything, apologize for anything, whatever it took!
Everett clenched his fists, holding back the urge to embrace her. He had to act fast, to ensure Dorothy's safety above all else.
"Dorothy, remember? I was always afraid of you leaving, you were always so decisive."
"It was always you taking the time to think about us. Now, I need to do the same."
Everett took a deep breath, "This will be my last night at Bay Residence until I've figured things out. I won't come back."Content © NôvelDrama.Org.
"Everett..."
"And don't let the kids call me. You didn't use them to hold on to me when you left."
Dorothy wanted to explain she
hadn't intentionally had Abigail call him, but Everett's words made it
clea he had made up his mind. Any explanation seemed pointless now.
Though Kenneth's leg wasn't amputated, it was nearly as useless. The doctors said that even with aggressive rehabilitation, he might manage a few steps at best, and with a limp. In the hospital, everyone kept the severity from him, but Kenneth knew his leg was beyond saving.
After calming down for a few days, Eleanor showed up at the hospital. She had been so upset by Karen's words the last time, she had cried for days. But now, she had come to terms with it all.
Seeing her, Kenneth smiled, showing no resentment.
"Sit."
Eleanor nodded and took a seat beside him, "I'm sorry I haven't visited..."
"There's nothing to apologize for. They told me how my mom and sister gave you a hard time in the ER. If anyone should be saying sorry, it's me." With Kenneth's polite dismissal, Eleanor's heart fluttered with unease.
"I've thought about it, and it's really my fault. We argued, and I just had to storm out, leading to... your condition."
"Who could've seen it coming? You couldn't have known."
"Kenneth." Eleanor spoke softly, "No matter what happens, I'll take care of you for the rest of my life."