The Clover Chapel Quotes

“You asked me back then if I believed in fate. I didn’t until I met you. And I’ve spent nine years thinking I’d never see your face again. But fate brought you back into my life and I’m not going to mess it up again.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“It took a few seconds of staring to process that she was standing right here in front of me. She wasn’t an illusion I’d dreamed up like so many times before.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“We’re it for each other. You walked back into my life and I won’t leave you again. And deep down, you don’t want me to let you go.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“Who we had become was who we were meant to be, two people who would hold onto one another until the end. Who would savor every moment together. Nick had my heart completely and I had his.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“You’ll always be my Emmy.”
“I’m not your anything, Nick.”
“You’re my wife.”
“A paper certificate does not make me your wife,” I said.
His frame deflated and his eyes filled with regret. “Forgive me. Give us a chance. We have something here and you know I’m right.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“Whatever your heart desires, my sweet Emmy.” You. Just you.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“Stop,” I whispered. “Let me go.” “Never.” His face gentled and he looked down at me with his own desperation. “Emmy, don’t do this. Don’t stay with him just because you’re”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“No more running away. I told you I’m not letting you go, so you need to get used to having me in your life. Every day. No more space.”
“I am not ready…”
“Get ready,” I said. “I thought about you every day for nine years, wondered what you were doing. I had questions I wanted to ask but couldn’t. Those nine years are on me. It was my mistake to walk away from you but I’m not doing it again. And I won’t let you do it either. All I’m asking for is time. I’ll prove to you that you can trust me again.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“You’ve always had my heart, Emmy. I know I fucked up by leaving but I thought it was my only choice. It took me a long time to realize I had other options. And by then, I was afraid it was too late. That you’d moved on with your life. But the moment I saw you, I knew I had a chance to make it right. No man can ever make you happy because no other woman will ever make me whole. We’re it for each other.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“No matter what it would take, I was getting my wife back. My Emmy.
Even if that meant telling her things I’d sworn never to reveal.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“I stayed away from you because I figured you would have moved on. But you’re not happy. I can see it plain as day. Give me a chance?”
I looked to the table. “No. I want a divorce.”
“You won’t get one.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“I struggled to swallow the lump in my throat and speak. “You left me.” “Please believe I did it for a good reason. And not a day has gone by when I haven’t regretted it.” He stroked the side of my trapped hand with his thumb. “Why?”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“I was the type of person who read the last chapter of a book before the first, just to make sure it had a happy ending.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“Upstairs, Emmy.” Two words and I was hot.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“This was what it felt like to have someone who stood up for me without question or restraint? Incredible.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“And deep down, you don’t want me to let you go.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“Stop,” I whispered. “Let me go.” “Never.” His face gentled and he looked down at me with his own desperation. “Emmy, don’t do this. Don’t stay with him just because you’re still holding onto the idea that life will go back to how it was. Everything has changed. Be honest with yourself, and with him. We’re it for each other. You walked back into my life and I won’t leave you again.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“No man can ever make you happy because no other woman will ever make me whole. We’re it for each other.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“I want a chance,” Nick said. “A chance for what?” I asked. “A chance to start again.” My mouth fell open. Was he serious? “What? Why?” “You asked me back then if I believed in fate. I didn’t until I met you. And I’ve spent nine years thinking I’d never see your face again. But fate brought you back into my life and I’m not going to mess it up again.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“None of my friends had ever learned about Emmy and what I’d done to her. Marrying her had been something I’d always kept a secret. Partly because I’d wanted those memories as my own. Partly because I was a fucking asshole and had abandoned her, even if it had been for her safety. Yeah. I knew her. “She’s my wife,” I said and then sprinted out the door, ignoring the shocked faces and surprised gasps coming from my friends.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“Let’s get married,” Nick whispered into my ear. “What?” I gasped, turning to look up at him with wide eyes. Where had that come from? “Let’s get married. You said you wanted crazy. Nothing is crazier than two people who just met getting hitched in Las Vegas.” “We can’t get married!” His vibrant eyes gleamed as his mouth formed a smug, crooked grin. “I dare you.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“The moment Nick opened the door, Steffie’s voice filled the foyer. “Whew! I forgot how hot you were. How about a hug? I’ll warn you, my hands have a tendency to wander.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“you’d better be planning something big to make this up to me.” “Oh, it’s big, Emmy,” he said, pressing his growing erection into my hip. I rolled my eyes. “That’s not what I meant.” Though, he was right. It was big. Very big. He chuckled. “Sex isn’t the surprise.” “Then tell your pecker to calm the hell down.” “My dick is not a pecker.” “I don’t like surprises and you’ve made me wait for hours. You have exactly thirty seconds to produce said surprise or any and all future references to your manhood will include the term ‘pecker.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“Move over, Wife. Let a man take over,” I said. “Shall I wait until you thump your fist on your chest and let out a caveman roar? Or are you ready to go now?” “Funny.” With one hand, I set the cart in motion. From the corner of my eye, I didn’t miss another eye roll. “Do you think you can manage the cart?” Eye roll number three. I was going to try for seven today, a new record.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“That was the hottest moment I’ve had in nine years. We’ll go as fast or slow as you want. I can wait. Even if it takes another nine.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“Emmeline Austin, love of my life, would you do me the great honor of wearing my ring on your finger? Of staying my wife?” I nodded”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“I love you, Emmy. Always.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel

“I don’t know if I can ever get past it, Nick.”
His forehead dropped to mine. “What can I do?”
The answer was simple. “Stay.”
― Devney Perry, The Clover Chapel