He was quiet. He was trying to face his motions and trying to understand her affection for him.
The silence was too much for Dorothy to handle. "What's wrong?" she asked him. "Did I say something wrong? Your expression is scaring m…!"
Before she could finish her sentence, she was tightly embraced by him. She was surprised by this sudden action. Feeling confused, she hugged him back. She patted his back as if she was trying to assure him of his unspoken worries.
He swore, "I will be with you every day. I will support you with everything you decide on. Whatever you choose, I'll be there by your side. I will make your every dream come true."
She smiled when she heard it. "I know you will, even if you don't say it. You are my greatest wish. That's why I want to be with you. I apologize. I'm being selfish."
"Be selfish. You can be selfish," he encouraged her.
