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‘Okay.’ I shrug, my face no doubt reddening as I take a deep breath and say, ‘Would you like to go out with me, Jack Patterson?’
‘I would very much like that, Heather Prendergast.’
I smile, as subtle tears trickle down my cheeks.Kayla knew me so well, I think, missing her more than ever. I look down at the card and the three simple words in Kayla’s handwriting that stare back at me.
‘Does Kayla have any more surprises for me?’ I ask, my heart aching – knowing this is her last.
‘I think Kayla is trusting us to take charge of the surprises from here.’
Jack walks around to my side of the counter and when he gathers me into his arms I only pretend to be surprised. And when he presses his lips onto mine, I smile, as my amazing daughter’s words play over in my mind.
I am living my best life, Kayla. I promise.
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