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Because she needed to know that he would That he’d throw his life into utter chaos again just to be with her

“Because of whatever this is between us, because of the way you feel about me” She took a deep breath “Because of the way I feel about you I love you”

There—she’d said the words out loud No beating about the bush She’d told him the truth She loved him

“I want everything you’re willing to give me,” she continued

“Then my answer is yes”

She couldn’t have heard hiht “Yes?”

“I’ll go with you, but hell, Natalie, this isn’t going to be easy on Carrie Or h his hair “Plus, I’ll have to figure a way out of my contract with Memphis Children’s and—”

Not quite believing what he’d said, what it iddy happiness, she walked over and put her fingers over his s I shouldn’t have said you did”

His eyes narrowed

“There’s no need for you to go withanywhere”

He studied her “You’re not taking the job?”

She shook her head “Why would I do that when everything I want is in Memphis?” To emphasize her point, she stood on her tiptoes and pressed a kiss to his lips “When you and Carrie are in Memphis”

“You’re sure?”

“Positive I love you, Matthew”

“I love you, too” He pulled her to hi?”