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 after

curious, what

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

out to intertwine

"Let's go home!"

"Okay."

back into

house hadn't changed, only

cabinet, the dining room chairs, each object familiar

out the

around her

"Okay."

teased, "You

"You've prepared a surprise?"

"Open it

Dorothy pushed open the

left it, with no changes

letter placed in the middle of

at Everett, then walked over to pick it

the letter

you always wanted to see

I open

He nodded, "Go ahead."

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