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 you've lived

curious, what

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

out to intertwine her fingers with

"Let's go home!"

"Okay."

back into Bay

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

cabinet, the dining room

check out the master

with an arm around her shoulder,

"Okay."

way, he teased, "You open

"You've prepared a surprise?"

smirked, "Open it and

open the master

exactly as they left it, with no changes

for a letter placed in the middle

then walked over to

letter

wanted to see

I open

He nodded, "Go ahead."

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