“Can you read the last three things I have on there?” “Sure. Let’s see. Get Lexi to like me. Get Lexi to fall in love with me. Get Lexi to spend the—’” She jerks her chin up to look at me. “Riley.” “Hm?” “What does this say?” “I don’t know.” I shrug and fight off my grin. “Read the whole thing.” Her hand shakes, and she tries again. “Get Lexi to spend the rest of her life with me,” she whispers. “It’s not a proposal. It’s not a ring, and I’m not going to get on one knee. Ever, if that’s what you want. But it is a promise I will be here by your side for as long as you’ll have me. It’s a vow
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