I turn to face her. “Can you see yourself living here? Because once the dust settles, I aim to make you my wife.”
“I—”
I press my finger to her lips. “Let me finish. I’m a broken man, Julia. But I’m feeling stronger every day. I’m hopeful I will eventually beat my battle with anger. I may not be perfect, but I can offer you my whole heart.”
“You’re perfect for me, Will Darby. And I will love you with my whole heart as well. And yes, I can totally see myself living here. Are you ready to be a father to my son?”
“Are you kidding me? I’m crazy about Conrad, and I can hardly wait. Tracy always said I was meant to be a boy dad. What about you? Are you ready to be a mother to my girls?”
“I can hardly wait. I already love them like my own.” Her soft words and delicate smile transform her into the most exquisite creature I’ve ever seen.
I take her in my arms. “Maybe one day, we’ll have a son or daughter of our own.”
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