The Darkest Place Is Under the Light

"My love, after this time, the next time we meet will be the New Year. That's only two times a year. I'm sorry I have to do this to you," Maverick said in a soft voice, with Everly's hands in his.

Kailey would not stay in City C as there was nothing she was attached to there. So she agreed with Maverick over settling in Provence, a place suitable indeed for retirement.

A glance at Maverick somehow softened Everly. His being so gentle showed her how much he cared about her. What had bothered her meant nothing to her then.

"I'm just a little tired," said Everly with a smile, "And I don't mind dining with your mother."

After all, Kailey would not feel better about seeing her.

There was no saying who would be more unwilling to see each other.

Kailey must think that she was a whore.

And Everly had quite resigned to the idea that she was not welcomed by Kailey. She did not feel insulted by that title and might as well take it as an acknowledgment of her beauty and charm.