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“Do tell!” Grace urged, leaning in close.

As Nathaniel sat back and watched his new family talk and eat and laugh, a sense of peace settled over him that he’d never quite experienced before. He felt…complete. There was no more running, no more hiding. Just a full life and all of its beauty. And it was all thanks to his wife. Feeling suddenly overwhelmed by happiness, he leaned over and placed a warm kiss on Grace’s cheek as she was speaking. He watched, feeling lighthearted, as Grace’s face lit up, and she suddenly stopped talking to let out a laugh.

“What was that for?” she asked playfully, batting at his chest.

Nathaniel’s smile widened as he looked at her. “Because I can,” he replied in the same playful manner.

A look of understanding came over Grace’s face, and she leaned in to nuzzle the top of her head under his chin.

“Yes, my darling, you can,” she promised. “From now and for the rest of your days.”

The End?