Separate Ways

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Dottie Hawthorn, a beloved schoolteacher, faces a crumbling marriage to her abusive husband, Billy, whose substance abuse spirals out of control. When she unexpectedly becomes pregnant, Dottie hopes it might mend their fractured relationship. However, the situation deteriorates into violence, forcing her to consider leaving. As Dottie seeks freedom, Billy's desperation escalates, leading him to contemplate murder to keep her from escaping. The story explores themes of love, desperation, and the struggle for autonomy in a toxic relationship.