Dorothy was lost in thought, the silence stretching on. To be more precise, she was at a loss for words.

In Everett's presence, she always felt an overwhelming gratitude, unsure of how she could possibly repay him for all he's done...

Over the phone, sensing his wife's turmoil, he chuckled softly, "I'll be home soon. Wait for me, will you?"

"Yeah, I will."

After hanging up, Dorothy gently caressed her daughter's tiny feet, her eyes misty with emotion as she smiled.

"Mama is the luckiest person in the world, don't you think?"

...

The day they moved back into Bay Residence was gloriously sunny.

Just the sight of the weather lifted Dorothy's spirits!

The place had been ready for a while, but Everett had delayed moving in, concerned about the safety of their baby.

As their belongings were gradually moved in, Dorothy stood by Everett, a constant smile on her lips.

"We're finally back."

"Yes." He tenderly ruffled her hair. "The lady of Bay Residence."

Her laughter bubbled up, feigning annoyance, "Someone wanted to sell this place before, remember?"

could I part with it

I'm curious, what

interjected, "No what ifs. Only you can be the lady of this house. I would never sell it, even if you

reached out to intertwine her fingers

"Let's go home!"

"Okay."

walked back into

the house hadn't changed, only expanded by an additional building,

cabinet, the dining

check out the master

around

"Okay."

way, he teased,

"You've prepared a surprise?"

smirked, "Open

Dorothy pushed open the

left

letter placed in

then walked over

this the letter

you always wanted to see

I open

He nodded, "Go ahead."

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