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I half-laughed, half-sobbed “It’s good”

“What do you say, Winnie MacAllister? Will you marry me?”

“Yes,” I squeaked, because I could barely find my voice “Yes!”

I only looked at the ring for ame in his embrace, and I looped my arms around his neck

As irls cheered, I felt his heart beating against mine and kneas safe

I knew today was just the beginning of our life as a family

I knew I’d never forget thisas I lived, and it would be a story we told our grandchildren someday

Overcome with emotion, I buried my face in his shoulder and shed tears of joy—I was loved, I was cherished, I was home

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