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

curious, what

sell it, even if you never forgave my mother. No other woman would live here." He had given

to intertwine her fingers

"Let's go home!"

"Okay."

into Bay

only expanded by

cabinet, the dining room chairs, each object familiar

out the master

arm around

"Okay."

he teased, "You open the

"You've prepared a surprise?"

"Open it

open the master

as they left it, with no changes

placed in the

at Everett, then walked

letter you wrote

you always wanted to

I open

He nodded, "Go ahead."

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