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CHRISTY:

Everette’s face fell, and I almost wanted to take back my words but stopped myself. I wanted to stick to my plan of not

“You don’t want it?”

"Yes, Everette, I don't want to marry you again. I don't get why we need to when the first one was already valid. If you won't accept my decision, then..."

He kissed the back of my palms, stopping me from saying any further. “I will accept your decision, Kitten. I won’t press anymore about remarrying. I am already content with what you can give me. I'm sorry if I pressured you for a moment.”

Why did he have to be so understanding that it made me feel guilty?

“Are you sure, Everette? It's okay if you tell me what you really feel, but it won't change anything, okay?”

“Yes, Kitten. I don’t want to lose you,” he said.

I shivered when I felt the cold air kissing my skin. The guests had already started lighting their houses while the cruise ship was also doing the same from afar.

"Let's go inside?" Everette asked. "You're already shivering