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“There will be this moment where you hesitate; you’ll think that this is maybe too much. Then, you’ll think about all the best moments in your life and realize they’re with her. You’ll think about how, at the end of the day, it’s just you and Elin falling asleep next to each other. I thought of the first time Elizabeth made me coffee in her old little cottage. I thought about how I held her when she cried after it all happened. I thought of the flowers I’d given her and the ones she’d givenme. I thought of what an amazing woman she is and how much I love her. It’s not just the life Igetwith her, Ingrid; it’s the life Imakewith her. That’s howIsee it, anyway. I have a remarkable wife, two beautiful children, and I get to help people. I don’t really know how it could get any better than that.”
“I don’t know if I’m good enough for her; forthis.”
“I’m an American reporter with blue-collar parents. Who’s to say who’s enough for something like this? Do you love Elin?”
“With my whole heart.”
“Has she ever treated you like you’re not enough?”
“What? No, of course not.”
“Then, youare,” Palmer replied. “And I’ll happily talk to you more about this anytime, but I have to go now – we’re doing last-minute prep for the event. Will you be here for it?”
“No, I have work. And honestly, Elin didn’t invite me anyway.”
“You need to tell the world you’re together first, probably,” Palmer suggested. “She can’t bring you as her date formally unless–”
“Yes, I know the outdated rules,” Ingrid interrupted, laughing lightly.
“Well, I hope I get to see you soon,” Palmer replied.
“Hey, Palmer?”
“Yeah?”
“Thank you,” Ingrid said.
“No problem. Now, I see my son has a crayon dangerously close to his nostril, so I have to let you go,” Palmer replied.
Ingrid laughed and disconnected. Then, she grabbed her things and walked to Lillian’s room, where she knocked. Lillian opened the door a moment later, and Ingrid handed her the phone.
“Well?” Lillian asked.
“Thank you,” Ingrid said.
“Elin’s in her office; my dad’s old one.”
“I know,” Ingrid said. “I’ve got to get to work, though. I’ll call her later.”
“She’ll be in St. Rais.”
“I know,” Ingrid repeated. “I just need to think about some things.”
“Don’t take too long, Ingrid.”
“I won’t,” Ingrid replied.
CHAPTER 36
“Sophia Victoria Elizabeth, you better get your tiny butt back here,” Victoria said.
“Aunt Victoria, he started it!” Sophia yelled as she chased her brother around the room.
“He did not,” Victoria replied, laughing. Then, she rolled her eyes and looked at Elin. “She’s the oldest, so she thinks she’s in charge all the time.”
“Where’s little David?” Elin asked of Victoria’s second-born.
“He’s with his father. He’s always a bear to wake up after his nap, so when his dad is around, he gets to deal with it,” Victoria replied.
