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“Huh.” While he was thrilled at her admission, it did raise a question. “Ahh, one time, what could happen, right?”
She cuddled back into his chest, and he stroked her hair. “I meant what I said before. I love you.”
“And I love you too. I think I have for a while and just didn’t know it or was afraid to admit it.”
“Before everything went sideways, I asked you to be my ‘ol lady, and I’d like to ask you again now.”
“Technically, you didn’t ask me; you told me.” Mandy grinned at him.
“Right, and that’s one of the things I’m working to change, so anyway—”
“I’d be proud to accept that title, but for now, I’m going to keep living with Mitzi. I want you in my life, but I’m also not ready to give up my independence.”
“That’s all I need to hear. We can take this at your pace.”
“Wow, you really are working at that.”
“For you, babe, anything.”
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