Chapter 39

Cortland

I am currently standing at the altar, patiently waiting for my bride to arrive. Although she is taking a little longer than I anticipated, I am not too concerned. I am aware that she has been through a lot recently, having been kidnapped and everything. It has been a challenging few weeks, but we are supporting each other as we navigate through it.

I just had a really good talk with my love, and I feel like we're making progress. She's still feeling a bit upset with me, but I understand where I went wrong and how important it is to be there for her during tough times. She's acknowledging my support now, though, and I couldn't be happier about marrying the love of my life. I'm going to keep showing her how much I care and how much I believe in her every day.

I recall the day when I shared the sheriff's remarks with her. It was a bright and sunny day, and we were relaxing on the porch, sipping on lemonade and discussing life. Initially, I was hesitant to bring it up as I didn'