I don’t hesitate. “Yes.” Dropping to my knees, I fling my arms around him. “Yes. I will absolutely marry you. I can’t wait to be your wife. And I can’t wait to call you my husband.”
Webb gazes at me for a long moment, emotion working in his eyes. Then his mouth crashes down on mine. He kisses me long and hard before pulling away. Taking my hand, he slides the ring onto my finger. “My wife. I love the sound of it.”
I glance down at the ring, then back up into the eyes of the man I love.
Joy sweeps through me.
And I can almost hear my dad whispering to me,I’m so happy for you, Nelly. You found a good one. And I know he’ll take care of you.
He will, Dad,I reply silently.And I’m so happy, too.
Gazing into Webb’s eyes, I say, “My husband. I love the sound of it, too.” Then I frame Webb’s face with my hands and kiss him with all the love in my heart. “And I love you.”
“My incredible Noelle.” Webb hugs me close. “I love you, too.”
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