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  As soon as the wedding march played, Ellie’s eyes misted. The moment felt like an out-of-body experience. Ryan winked at her with Milo in his arms and Maisie by his side holding Blossom. She swallowed her tears of joy as she made eye contact with her groom. Jacob looked so handsome in his black tux and crimson tie.

  She handed Viola her bouquet of red roses and turned to Jacob. When he took her hands, he was the only thing she saw.

  He smiled and whispered, “I love you.”

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  Jacob’s heart threatened to pound out of his chest. Ellie stood holding his hands. Her cheeks were bright pink from the cold air. She looked stunning and nothing he could ever see would compare to her beauty in this moment. Making her happy was his new mission in life.

  He slipped the gold band around her finger without doubts, only hope and trust. This time it would be forever—he knew that more than he knew how to breathe.

  Epilogue

  On Christmas Eve, the snow fluttered around outside like a shaken snow globe. The three couples sat around the eight-foot tree decked out in multi-colored lights, ornaments, gumdrop garland and shimmering ribbon, drinking hot chocolate. Ellie looked around at her friends sitting in her living room. Frank had his arm around Viola, whispering something in her ear. He’d made it home in time for Christmas. Thank God. Ryan rubbed Maisie’s pregnant belly.

  Ellie listened to the sweet sound of Milo breathing on the baby monitor upstairs, snuggled in his crib. Tomorrow they would take their son to Grandpa’s to open gifts. Jacob stood up to add another log to the fireplace. Their home was everything Jacob had promised and more. Ellie wasn’t sure what she did to deserve how her life had changed when she met Jacob, but she was thankful for her family.

  Jacob walked back over to her and placed a rectangle box with a large, red bow on Ellie’s lap. He grinned and placed his hand on her knee. “Where are you, Ellie?”

  The gorgeous man in front of her wasn’t a dream or an illusion. He was real and he was hers. “I’m right here.” She smiled and pulled the lid off of the box. Before moving the tissue paper, she paused to look at her husband. “I already have everything I could ever want.”

  Jacob winked. “That makes two of us.”

  Ellie smiled and looked down at Milo’s adoption papers. A warm sensation came over her. She was a mom… officially. All the jelly beans in the world couldn’t make her happier.

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  Christy Newton is a hopeless romantic with a weakness for dark chocolate. She lives in Indiana with her supportive husband and two amazing daughters. Christy loves to hear from her readers. Learn more about her at www.christynewton.com

  Other Books by Christy Newton

  Stolen Hearts

  Something to Treasure

  Treasured Hearts

  A Guide to Love

  Begin Again