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Chapter 1371
Just when Perdita thought she had a sliver of hope to wiggle out of the situation unscathed, Kevin's words smashed that hope to smithereens. She hadn't just crossed Dorothy; it was Everett she had unwittingly provoked.
"I...I didn't mean it. I never thought she'd actually fall!" Perdita stammered, her voice laced with panic.Belongs to © n0velDrama.Org.
Kevin gave her a cold look, his lips twisting into a semblance of a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "You better pray she's okay, or you're on your own."
Heather and Quincy might have had their ways, but Perdita? She was like a lamb walking into a lion's den, stirring up trouble without measuring the consequences. Now, she'd kicked the hornet's nest and offended Everett directly.
All that was left was to wait for the news from the hospital to see the extent of the mess she had caused.
...
Returning to the Eldorria City Hall was a bittersweet moment for Dorothy.
Recalling her first visit, oblivious and naive, she had no idea that Everett's heart had already found its way to her.
Fast forward...
Now with two children and another on the way, time had indeed changed the scenery, but fortunately, not them.
Stepping out of the car, Everett didn't immediately reach for Dorothy's hand, which didn't bother her much. She reached out for his hand instead.
But as soon as she touched him...
Dorothy felt his hand trembling slightly, the warmth of his palm mingled with the sweat.
Feeling her touch, Everett lowered his gaze to meet hers, finding her smiling back at him.
"Nervous, Mr. Lopez? It's not our first time here," Dorothy teased lightly.
Technically, if you counted the time they filed for divorce, this was their third visit to City Hall.
"But this is the last time," Everett promised, enveloping her hands in his. "I swear."
He was determined never to face another divorce.
No matter who came or whatever happened, there wouldn't be another time when they would be here to part ways.
"I believe you," Dorothy said with conviction.
Everett had shown her in every possible way that she could trust him.
Hand in hand, they walked into City
Hall without making a scene, just like any regular couple, a stark contrast to Everett's usual preference for privacy. Today, wished for their union to be
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witnessed by more than just a few.
As always, the striking couple caught many an eye as they entered.
Dorothy couldn't help but feel a bit self-conscious.
Just then, she received a text from Karen and replied, sharing the news of her pregnancy.
"May I have your IDs and registration book, please?"
The clerk, a young woman with a sweet appearance, couldn't help but linger Ker gaze on them for a few seconds longer than necessary.
As they signed the documents, Dorothy stole a glance at Everett. Normally, in his role as CEO, Everett's signature was a quick, practiced scrawl, often replaced by a stamp for efficiency. But today, he was meticulously writing out his name, every stroke deliberate and solemn.
In this moment, it was clear how much he had been longing for this; there had been times he feared this day would never come.
Dorothy then signed her name and whispered, audible only to Everett, "I'm honored to be your wife."