“Ella Mae, will you stay married to me?” Jesse asked, his voice rough as he lifted the box and presented her the diamond and band. It was then she noticed his wedding band was already back on his ring finger. He followed her gaze there and said, “I’m being optimistic.” Then he shot her a devilish grin that had her insides melting, but she also could see the emotion in his eyes. Ella stole a quick look at her older brother, and Beckett nodded his approval, which meant . . . he and Jesse had made up. And that was the best “engagement-marriage” present ever.
