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Bea makes an impatient sound in her throat. “Just say yes!”

Tío Manny pushes her shoulder. “He’s not proposing to you.”

I laugh and put my arms around Edgar. “Yes. Of course, yes!”

The tension in his mouth eases, and he finally gives me a small smile. “So you forgive me?”

“Yes. Everything’s fine as long as you love me.”

He grows a bit concerned again. “I forgot to mention one more thing,” he says quietly so only I can hear it.

“What?”

“I quit my job. So I’m…unemployed now.”

I giggle. “Well, you did say you bring a lot of money to the table, so I’m sure we’ll be fine. If not, I’m still working. I’m sure we’ll find a way to manage to maintain the awesome life you’ll become accustomed to.”

“Deal.” He puts the ring on my finger. The diamond winks as if to say, You’re going to have the most awesome life ever with the man of your dreams.

My family breaks out in applause as Edgar and I kiss.

Chapter Fifty-Five

Edgar

–four years later

Tío Manny is mashing ripe guacamole in a bowl. He calls it toddler-friendly guacamole for his favorite girl.

Gwendolyn Willow Beatrice Blackwood is watching her grand-uncle slaving away in her grandparents’ kitchen. Her hair’s done in complicated braids, and she’s in a forest-green dress that brings out her wide eyes.

She’s the most precious thing in the world to me, along with her mom, who’s sitting next to me on a loveseat, her head resting on my shoulder and soaking in the scene.

“Unca, your food is the best,” Gwen says in that sweet voice of hers.

“Of course!” Manny booms with a laugh. “Because I’m the best. Wait until you taste my super-special cake, birthday girl!”

“Who reads the best stories, though?” Jo’s dad says, in a transparent bid to get Gwen’s attention and adoration.

“You, Grandpa!”

She claps her hands and runs to a bookcase in the living room. Gone is all the classic literature for high school kids. It’s now full of children’s stories. Above it is a shiny Teacher of the Year award plaque he received upon his retirement. She pulls out a book and brings it over to Jo’s dad.

“Read me a story!” she demands like a princess that she is.

He picks her up, puts her on his knee and starts reading.

Jo’s brothers and cousins haven’t arrived yet, but there is already a huge pile of presents for Gwen in the living room. Unlike most kids, she isn’t all that interested in gifts. She prefers spending time with her grandparents and grand-uncle and -aunt. I’m grateful she sees and understands how valuable love is. She’s smarter than I ever was.

My phone buzzes. I glance at the screen.

–Unknown Number: Happy birthday to Gwen. Did she get my presents? I hope she can visit this year. - Dad

He got a new phone, just like he does every birthday and Christmas. I block the number, just like always, and ignore him. If he wants to make a genuine gesture, he knows what he needs to do. But he’s not going to, because he can’t imagine a world where he has to give something up. I hope he’s happy with Mom and the choices he’s made.

“Who’s that?” she asks.

“Nobody important.” As the words leave my mouth, I realize it’s true.

I pull Jo closer, feeling her softness against my frame. I look at our surroundings—the smiles, laughter, the smells of amazing food coming from the kitchen, Hugo walking in with a huge box of gifts and a tight hug for Gwen and everyone else…

All the love and joy and happiness overflow in my heart.

I press a kiss to Jo’s forehead. I have everything I’ve ever dreamed of and more.

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