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“I found it!”

My heart caught in my throat as I looked at the little jewelry box. Michael laughed helplessly and spread his hands out wide.

“They were supposed to play ‘Baby I Love Your Ways’ when Damon opened the box.”

I sniffled a little bit.

“You think I care about that?” I said, my voice breaking.

“Here Mommy,” Damon said, opening the box up to reveal a gorgeous diamond set in a white gold ring with etched filigree. “Mommy, will you please marry Daddy?”

I broke down, I couldn’t help it. I folded my hands over my mouth and nose and wept as I stared at the ring.

“Oh no, she’s crying,” Damon said. “Why is Mommy crying, Daddy? You said she would be happy.”

“I am happy,” I said between sniffles. I hugged him tight. “I am happy, sweetie. Sometimes grown-ups cry because they’re happy.”

“Is this one of those times?” he asked.

“Oh yes,” I said, looking Michael in the eye. “This is one of those times.”

Michael grinned, and then arched his brows.

“You still haven’t given your answer yet.”

I grinned back.

“Yes, of course I’ll marry Daddy.”

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