“Yes, but I won. Well, now you had to place a bet with me.”

Hayden’s heart went out to Kevin.

“Alright. I mean what I said. I don’t go back on my word. I’ll take the risk with you.”

Now that Kevin had her word, he jolted up and said, “Excuse me, I need to go to the men’s room.”

With his hands over his stomach, Kevin ran to the washroom.

Hayden burst out laughing. She could tell Kevin’s feelings for her were genuine.

A while later, Kevin emerged from the bathroom.

“Do you need to go to the hospital?” Hayden asked with concern.

Straightening his back, Kevin said, “No. I’m okay. Let’s go for a stroll to help the food settle. Then, we can head out.”

He had never eaten so much in his life. He was so full, he had an upset stomach. Fortunately, he won the bet.

He won her promise of forever. She gambled on her marriage, but he did too.

Hayden rose to her feet and docilely uttered, “Come on. I’ll walk with you.”

The pair walked out of the main residence.

Hayden took Ke