"Dorothy nodded, giving Felicity Miller's hand a gentle pat, "Totally, but Felicity's got you beat in the looks department, you're not nearly as fair-skinned!" "Gotta give you that! That's all my wife's doing." Jeffrey chuckled, turning to wrap his arm around Karen, who shoved him away without missing a beat.
"Humph, I just hope our next one takes after me! At least let my efforts count for something!" "I did my part too, honey!" Dorothy watched them bicker, with little Felicity Miller cuddled in her lap, not crying or even showing any sign of disturbance, as if she was used to their antics.
"Looks like she's really gotten used to it." Everett's gaze landed on Dorothy's face, noticing a special softness in her smile as she held the child, captivating him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Everett, remember when Karen asked about setting up a future marriage pact for the kids, what do you think?" "Hmm? Jeffrey would agree to that?" "Ha, no way, so we gotta keep it our little secret." Dorothy, still holding Felicity Miller, nodded towards her son absorbed in his laptop, "Felicity, that's your brother over there! You'll have a big brother to protect you." Felicity Miller, who had been unresponsive until then, actually looked in the direction Dorothy pointed and slowly lifted her hand as if reaching out.
"See, Felicity seems to really like her brother!" Everett glanced at his son, shaking his head with a wry smile, “I think Langston would rather marry aputer." His obsession was clear! Everett had his own tech phases, but never to this extent.
"He just doesn't get it yet. Wait till he hits puberty, it'll change." Dorothy assured him. “Did you ever fancy any girls before meeting me?" "...Well, yes." "See, Langston just hasn't reached that point yet." Dorothy softly stroked Felicity Miller's hair, "But no matter what kind of girl Langston brings hin the future, I'll approve because I trust my son's judgment!" She wouldn't be the one to meddle in love affairs.
"If you're okay with it, so am I." All that mattered to him was Dorothy's happiness.
Upon landing in Everglow City, Everett had everything arranged.
Even though the Lopez Corporation's resort had made high-end hotels boom in the area, they still checked into the Dreamscape Hotel for old times' sake. en kikistories After settling in, Karenplained of hunger.
Dorothy felt a bit under the weather and opted to stay in, with Everett staying by her side, of course.
Abigail and Langston decided to skip venturing out due to the unbearable heat. en.kikistories IMS As the evening cooled down and Dorothy felt better, Karen suggested exploring the night market.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"We barely got to enjoy it last time, I want to check out every corner of Everglow City's night market this time!" Everett took Dorothy's hand, "You up for it?" "Yeah, I'm feeling better, let's all go." It wouldn't do to travel all the way to Everglow City and just stay in the hotel.
The seven of them packed into a bet van, setting off for the night market. On the way, Karen joked, "Once the new baby arrives, we'll need a bigger cart en.kikistories swn The resort's popularity had brought more life to the area, bustling more than ever.
Everett stayed close by Dorothy's side, vigilant against the bustling crowd.
Suddenly! Someone from behind called out to them.
"Mr. Lopez?"