"Let's not dwell on the past anymore. I won't mention it again," Dorothy said, sensing the regret that lingered in Everett's heart. Even if she could bear another child for him, allowing Everett to be there at the moment of birth, waiting anxiously outside the delivery room, sthings just couldn't be mended. Sopportunities, once missed, were gone forever.

After dinner, knowing that Karen was overwhelmed by the stress of parenting, Jeffrey suggested they take a walk to clear her head. Dorothy, caught up with work matters, decided not to join them. Instead, she and Everett returned to their Bay Residence home. As they entered, Dorothy took Everett's coat and put it away. "Everett, I feel so blessed right now." "Is it because of meeting Heather?" Everett wrapped his arms around her from behind, gently caressing her cheek with his.

"No, I've felt it since this morning, but now it's just clearer to me." "Then stay by my side, forever and never leave." Dorothy nodded, her cheeks flushing with a sudden burst of red.

"Everett... don't you think life is about seizing the moment, enjoying what you want to enjoy, doing what you want to do, and fixing the regrets in your heart as soon as possible?" Her words were heavy with unspoken meaning.

an eyebrow. "Just say it." "I... I think we should... maybe start trying for a baby sooner rather than later?" This was the second tshe had brought it up. The last time, Everett had cautioned

mood had stabilized, and she hadn't had any episodes or fainting spells. It seemed like the right

a woman to bring this up, it felt somewhat like an invitation to intimacy, and Dorothy spoke with a hint of shyness. She hoped for a tender

But it didn't.

turned colder. "Let's focus on getting you healthier first. There's no rush for a baby.' "... You don't want one anymore?" "Not right now." Dorothy turned, desperate to lock eyes with him. But

He walked away, leaving Dorothy alone, stunned and confused. It was he who spoke of regrets, he

the living room. She wasn't visibly upset or angry, but he knew she was disappointed, and he had no dea how to

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