Chapter 946

"You're worried now?" Karen shot him a glare, "Back when you were playing the field, did you ever

think about the future?"

Jeffrey scratched his head, embarrassment written all over his face, "Not lying, but I never thought

about getting married before, let alone having kids. I was a true bachelor."

For some reason, he couldn't quite figure out why, but seeing Karen made him think maybe

marriage wasn't such a bad idea after all. As long as it was with her, everything was up for

discussion.

"And why did you have to break that vow? It nearly tore me to death!" Karen pouted, recalling the

excruciating pain before being admitted to the hospital that still haunted her.

"Let's not have any more kids, Karen. I was scared out of my wits! Waiting outside the OR was the

most terrifying moment of my life!"

Jeffrey swore he couldn't go through that experience ever again.

"Look at you!" Karen said, her words laced with mock disdain but her heart filled with warmth,

"Where's that suave Mr. Turner now, huh?"

"I don't need to be suave. I just need you by my side." Jeffrey finally understood what it meant to be

worried sick. He also got why Everett couldn't let go of Dorothy no matter what. He couldn't imagine

letting Karen go either.

...

When Everett and Dorothy returned to their Bay Residence, the kids were already asleep.

The first thing Everett did was change his clothes; he had been at the hospital for too long and didn't

want Dorothy to dislike the smell of antiseptic on him.

Coming out of the changing room, Dorothy had just checked on the kids.

"Want something to eat?" Everett walked over, affectionately stroking her hair in a gentle, natural

gesture.

"I'm not hungry."

"You need to eat something; remember your stomach issues?"

Dorothy pouted, but Everett simply scooped her up and settled her on the couch.

"Should I call Kevin to bring something, or shall I whip up something myself?"

"Anything's fine." Dorothy felt surprisingly spirited, not dizzy at all even after such a long time. She

reached out to stop Everett from getting up.

"Hmm?"

"Did you notice? I haven't felt faint for hours now!"

Everett paused, then smiled, "Yeah, seems like you're really better now."

Dorothy pursed her lips and took a deep breath before saying, "Everett, there's something I want to

talk to you about."

"Go ahead." He listened intently, seeing her serious expression.

"After seeing Jeffrey and Karen at the hospital, I’ve been thinking a lot. You were right, I've been too

selfish and only considering my feelings. I always unconsciously thought that as long as I kept my

distance from you, I could retreat to my safe zone, never considering how hard it must have been

for you."

A flicker passed through Everett's eyes, "Why bring this up all of a sudden?"

She smiled, "One has to acknowledge their mistakes to know how to correct them."

"Dorothy, as long as you're mine, I'm never troubled. No matter the process, I can handle it."

His only fear was losing Dorothy. As long as the ending was good, he could wait decades more.

Seeing the depth in his eyes, Dorothy's smile deepened, "Everett, I'm done causing trouble."

"Oh?"

"I've decided—"

Just as Dorothy was about to continue, Everett's phone suddenly rang.

Both glanced over. It was Kevin calling.

"Mr. Lopez, Quincy wants to see you! She says... if you don't agree, you'll regret it..."