GoodReadDespite his resources and capabilities, he could have easily manipulated Dorothy into staying by his side. But he didn’t. He couldn’t bear the thought of Dorothy getting hurt. He wanted Dorothy to be happy. If her happiness couldn't include him, he'd rather disappear.
“But she’s already hurt you so much! | can't stand to see it anymore, Everett! Just give me the word, and I'll find out who her husband is and let him know who he’s messed with! If that doesn’t work, I'll confront her! I'll make Dorothy come back to you, even if it means dragging her back!” “No...” Everett's voice finally broke, barely able to conceal his desolation. “I really love her, but it’s time for me to let go.” Instead of returning to the construction site, Dorothy went back to her hotel.
She lay down on the bed without even taking off her coat or setting down her purse.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEverett's voice kept replaying in her head.
Truth be told, she missed Everett. She wanted to record his voice and listen to it when she felt like she was losing control, so she could find some sort of peace.
Like a junkie finding relief in their addiction.
But reality wouldn't allow it.
There were too many complications. She had to remind herself to stay away from Everett.
Her phone rang abruptly from inside her purse, making Dorothy sit up. Tears fell from her eyes down to her coat, and only then did she realize that she was crying.
After taking a few deep breaths, Dorothy reached for her phone and answered the call.
"Hello, Lane." "Why haven't you come back? Did Jeffrey do something? Tell me! | may be friends with him, but justice is on my side." Lane sounded anxious. He assumed Jeffrey must have caused some trouble.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"No, we just talked about the past. We used to work together at the Lopez Corporation, remember? There was a minor misunderstanding.” Lane seemed skeptical. "If it's just a minor misunderstanding, then let's clear it up face-to-face.” “No need. | won't cross paths with him anymore, so there's no need to clear anything up. Lane, after this project, I'm leaving the country. | don't want my past to haunt me anymore.” Dorothy paused. “I'm sorry | couldn't make it for dinner. | promise I'll treat you next time. I'm not feeling well today.” There wasn’t much Lane could say to that.
"Even though | don't know the details between you and Jeffrey, | know you're a good person. If there's a conflict, it's definitely Jeffrey's fault. Don't worry; at least in my presence, you won't get hurt.” "Lane, that's a strong statement. My husband wouldn't like that." Dorothy said while laughing lightly. She didn’t want to embarrass Lane, but she also didn’t want him to harbor any illusions.
She didn’t have the energy to entertain anyone’s pursuit, even if it was her caring boss.
Because no one could ever be as good to her as Everett had been.
Absolutely no one.
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