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?"

part with it after you've

I'm curious,

would never sell it, even

reached out to intertwine her fingers with

"Let's go home!"

"Okay."

back into Bay

original parts of the house hadn't changed, only expanded by an additional building, connecting

hallway cabinet, the dining room chairs, each

check out the master

arm around her shoulder, raised

"Okay."

he teased, "You open the

"You've prepared a surprise?"

"Open it

Dorothy pushed open the

left it,

in the

walked over to pick it

letter

you always wanted to

I open it

He nodded, "Go ahead."

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