Ignite (Cloverleigh Farms, #6)

by Melanie Harlow

He took the velvet box from my hands and plucked the ring from the cushion. Taking my left hand, he said, “Winnie, the last year has been one of the happiest of my life. You’ve brightened every single day with your smile and your spirit and your heart. All three of us agree you belong in our family.” “Is it time for us now, Daddy?” Dex glanced at Luna with a rueful smile. “I wasn’t quite done, but okay.” He looked up at me again. “The girls helped me pick out the ring, and they wanted to be part of this. I couldn’t say no.” “Of course not.” My eyes filled as Luna and Hallie came and stood behind their father. “Winnie, my favorite thing about you is your hugs,” said Hallie, as if she’d practiced her lines. “You always make me feel good if I have a bad day. Even if kids at school aren’t nice or I’m frustrated about something, I always know that when I see you, you’ll give me a hug and make me feel better.” I sniffed. “Thank you, Hals. I love your hugs too.” “My favorite thing about you is how you always have fun Band-Aids at your house,” said Luna. “And good snacks. I also like when you play salon and Barbies with me.” I smiled at her through tears. “I’ll always have fun Band-Aids for you. And I love our playtime too.”