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“I can’t believe it,” I mumbled. Shocked. “I’m surprised.”
“I was hoping you’d be,” he took my hands in his. “I nearly spilled everything when you left me alone during our honeymoon. And trust me, I’ve not forgotten that. Your punishment is on the way.”
“You’re incredible and I’m the luckiest girl in the world,” my smile grew. “I’m willing to bear any form of punishment from you.”
“I’m the luckiest man,” he lowered his forehead to rest on mine.
“Shut up,” I swallowed after staring into his eyes far too long.
“Time for your tour,” he pressed his lips against mine. “Don’t worry about how big it is, though. We’ll have helps to do all the work. Now, we just need you to find a hobby you’d like.”
“You know that’s hard,” I said. “I have tried so many things but not one makes me happy.”
“You’ll find one,” his hands dropped to squeeze my b
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