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?

could return as well, thinking of enduring the discomfort until Everett fell asleep. But he gently patted her shoulder first, soothing her worries. "When you brought up

held her hand, his palm warm

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

up at him,

"Okay."

had Kevin scouring for recipes to make sour plum soup, a remedy for

Dorothy was at work, he tried

mixed into a soup, was the most effective in alleviating her symptoms.

contacted the manufacturer directly, requesting a batch of

her hands

Residence, deal with work, and prepare for their trip

was so excited she barely slept, calling early in

can finally go

a child despite being a mother, Karen's excitement for the journey was infectious, making Dorothy look forward

luggage was filled

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