"Can I just ask you one thing? Is that okay?" she asked.

"Go ahead." Dorothy chuckled, "Would you ever... leavebehind?" After all, she had nothing to her name, not a single thing that would deem her worthy of Everett.

She had always guarded her heart, prepared for the moment he would leave her for someone of his own social standing. So, even if he were to abandon her, she wouldn't be shocked; she would be just a bit heartbroken.

But now, she had committed herself to him, so her fear was tagging along for the ride.

fear of loss was new to

her words, Everett's handsface stiffened, his expression turning

won't allow you to harbor such doubts." "But I need to hear it from you," she insisted, locking her gaze with his deep eyes. "I trust you that you wouldn't lie to me." Everett put on a serious look, and his voice resonated with conviction, "I would never leave you behind, Dorothy. You are more precious tothan my own life." Dorothy smiled, leaning in to kiss his cheek. "Don't be mad. I'm not questioning you or distrust you; I just needed to hear you say it!" Every the spoke

had

in stone, chosen personally by him, her doting

It was Felicity Miller.

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