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"That would be aler"

"A little longer," she replied "Let's wait a few days and see, but I felt better earlier today than other days"

I kissed her and pulled her into"If so, it's the best news yet Maybe we can plan our honeymoon finally Should we fly out as soon as you hand in your paper, or whatever you decide about it?"

She sighed "My advisor said he'll let h, I do another revision, polish it up a bit o after that"

"Sounds perfect," I said and took her hand, leading her back into the dining rooers crossed"

"Fingers, toes, legs and eyes," Alexa said with a light laugh But then she made a face that said she wasn't all that hope

ful

"Don't be so afraid," I said "Like Candace said, you aced all your papers in your MA This won't be any different"

We sat back doith our fa, laughing, and re

I wished ical parents could have been alive to see ether

It would never be the saood I took Alexa's hand and squeezed it, leaning over to kiss her once warmly

"I love you, Mrs Marshall"

"I love you back, Mr Marshall"

At that moment, I didn't think that I couldn't have been any happier and tried to truly feel thanks for everything I had

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