Everett had never had his cheeks pinched before, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Watching Dorothy break into laughter, he sighed, "In my entire life, only you dare to treat me this way." "And I dare to do a lot of things others wouldn't!" she retorted.

"Like what?"

Dorothy pondered for a moment, "Like kissing you, hugging you, holding your hand, sleeping in your bed."

If that was the case, Everett realized he had indeed granted her many unique privileges.

"And having your baby," she added, with a playful glare.

"Enough about that, you should head back to bed. You've got work tomorrow! I'll feel better soon and head back, don't worry."

"How could I possibly leave?"

How could he peacefully go back to sleep knowing she was in discomfort?

discomfort until Everett fell asleep. But he gently patted her shoulder first, soothing her worries. "When you brought up wanting a

held her hand, his palm

with you, let's welcome this baby together. I don't want to

at him, then slowly

"Okay."

for recipes to make

was at work, he tried preparing several batches at

plum powder Jeffrey brought, mixed into a soup, was the

a batch of sour plum powder without

hands full

Residence, deal with work, and prepare for

departure, Karen was so excited she barely slept, calling early in the

go on a

a child despite being a mother, Karen's excitement for the journey was infectious,

was

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