Chapter 22 - THE PROPOSAL AT THE WATERFRONT
"I didn't build this alone, James," Nora replied gently, reaching out to take his hand.
"You saved my life on that porch, and you protected my children when no one else would," she whispered, her eyes shining with emotion.
James pulled a small, velvet-lined box from his jacket pocket, his dark eyes filled with authentic, protective devotion.
"Nora, I have loved you since the moment I saw your strength in that hospital room," James confessed warmly.
He opened the box to reveal a flawless sapphire ring, glittering under the twilight stars.
"Will you do me the honor of letting me protect and love you and the twins for the rest of my life?" James asked softly.
May you like
Tears of pure happiness welled up in Nora's eyes as she looked at the man who had proven his loyalty a thousand times over.
"Yes, James! A thousand times yes!" Nora answered, throwing her arms around his neck as he pulled her into a warm, passionate embrace.
