"Really?"

Dorothy's eyes went wide with surprise.

The news was just too much to take in all at once, leaving her a bit... lost for words.

Behind her, Everett gave Jeffrey a friendly pat on the shoulder. "Don't tell me you're having second thoughts?"

Otherwise, why the long faces? They should be celebrating!

He himself longed for the joy they were facing.

"I do want this!" Jeffrey whispered urgently, leaning close to Everett. "It's not a matter of affording it, of course I want it! But the last time Karen was pregnant... it was so tough on her. I can't bear the thought of her going through that again."

Jeffrey grimaced, speaking without thinking, "You haven't been through it with Dorothy, so you can't understand how I feel! It's like wanting and not wanting at the same time!"

Silence followed his words.

Looking up, Jeffrey met Everett's deep, dark eyes.

this whole situation has gotten to me, I don't even know what I'm saying anymore! Please, you have to

"I know."

words were calm, his posture, bent head, and the shadow his lashes cast over his eyes told a

could just sew his lips

Dorothy will make things right for you soon enough!

"Right."

worried Everett and a

What was this combination?

you help us decide? Should we go through with the pregnancy or not?" Karen was genuinely unsure, hoping for some guidance. But this

for you and your husband to discuss," Dorothy said,

she had put them in a

some more comforting words to Karen, Dorothy and Everett

Dorothy turned

had been off about him since his conversation

as if he had lost

"Everett?"

reached over to fasten her seatbelt, raising an

opportunity to get close, looking him in the

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