know in my heart that right now, I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. I’m with the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with. And when I think about our future together, I’m happier than I ever imagined was possible.” I started to cry and had to wipe tears from beneath my eyes. He smiled, although his eyes shone too. “Now I don’t come alone,” he said. “Mariah and I are sort of a package deal.” Laughing, I sniffed and nodded. “But she and I agree that you make our family complete—for now, at least. Hopefully we’ll continue to grow it in the years to come.” He plucked the solitaire from
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