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“Any other rooms you want to christen?” I ask as I run my fingers through her silky black strands.
Vivian laughs against my chest. “Let’s not rush,” she suggests, throwing my earlier words back at me.
“Okay,” I say, brushing her hair back from her face.
She smiles up at me. “I love you, Declan.”
“I love you too, Vivian. You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
Tears shine in her eyes as she looks thoughtful for a moment. “Maybe just one more room?” she offers with a mischievous smile.
I feel one of my rare smiles spread across my face as I scoop her up despite her protests that she’s too heavy. I carry her to the attached bathroom, already planning to show her just how much I love her. Again.
If giving her this house gets this kind of reaction, I can’t wait to see what happens when I propose.
And They Lived Happily Ever After