Mrs. Harmon grinned and reached for David’s hand. She linked it with Ella’s, her eyes sparkling. “Ella, for Lola’s sake, just give David another shot. If he ever hurts you again, he’ll have to answer to me first.”
David shot her a look. “Mom, are you sure I’m your real son?”
Ella couldn’t help but laugh, her lips curling into a smile.
David turned to her, his voice soft. “Ella, will you marry me? Let’s do it. Let’s get married.”
Ella felt her heart finally relax. There was no use holding onto the past. Life was about right now, and she wanted to live in the moment.
She nodded. “Okay.”
David scooped her up and spun her around, laughing like a kid. “This is the best, Ella. We’re getting married. I can’t wait to take you home.”
Lola clapped her hands and bounced on her toes. “Congrats, Daddy! Congrats, Mommy!”
Mrs. Harmon’s smile grew even wider, happiness written all over her face.
…
David and Ella had made up their minds. They were going to get their marriage license today. It was a workday, so the registry office was open.
David called Ella while she was busy at her studio. She answered right away.
“Ella, you didn’t forget what today is, did you?” His voice was warm and teasing.
Ella smiled into the phone. “Of course I didn’t forget. It’s the day we get married.”
She’d made her decision, so she was ready to start fresh with David and build a real home together.
David glanced at the clock. “I’ll come pick you up.”
“It’s okay,” she said. “My studio’s closer to the registry office. I’ll drive over myself. Let’s just meet there.”
“Alright,” David agreed.
He hung up, and just then, Aiden walked in carrying a file. “Sir, I have an urgent document for you.”
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