Chapter 67

Hand in hand, they strolled through the park, talking casually. The soft, dim lamplight cast a gentle glow as couples and small groups of people passed by. "Darling, what are your dreams? Can you tell me about them?" Hailey suddenly asked. Yarrick hesitated. He realized he hadn't really thought about his dreams in ages. It felt so distant now. When he was a child, everyone seemed to have their own dreams. Perhaps it was to become a doctor, a teacher, or a scientist. But now, Yarrick found himself just wanting a stable job and a steady salary that could support his family. Was that a dream? Maybe so. "Before I met you, all I wanted was a decent job and a reasonable salary—just enough to make life a little easier for my parents, so they wouldn't have to work so hard anymore. "But after meeting you, I want to work even harder and earn more money. I want to make your life more comfortable and ease things for my parents, too." He paused before continuing, "Honestly, I'm not sure wha