“I have to tell you something,” I say. “Yeah? What’s that, Lexi baby?” “It’s really important.” “I can’t wait to hear.” I wring my hands together, and he waits patiently for me to continue. He doesn’t rush me. He doesn’t try to guess what I’m going to say, but he knows, because his smile is widening. His eyes are crinkling in the corners, and I can’t keep it in anymore. “I love you,” I whisper. “I love you so much, and I hope you still love me too.” “I never stopped. And I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.”
