His statement was a fact so obvious that Verity was stunned she hadn't noticed it before. Everett was under no obligation to whisk her away on a perfect honeymoon, nor allow her to make limitless alterations to their home or any of the other wishes he'd granted throughout the past year. He hadn't even insisted they consummate the marriage despite it being his every right to. Her happiness and wellbeing had been his first priority and she'd been too blind to see it.

"What of you? Are you happy?" She asked, too flustered by her sudden realization to think of anything witty.

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