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?"

with it after you've lived

I'm curious, what

never sell it, even if you never forgave my mother. No other woman

reached out to

"Let's go home!"

"Okay."

walked back into Bay Residence

of the house hadn't changed, only expanded

dining room

out the master

with an arm around her shoulder,

"Okay."

he teased,

"You've prepared a surprise?"

"Open it and

pushed open

left it, with

in the middle of

then walked over to

the letter

you always wanted to

I open

He nodded, "Go ahead."

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