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Chapter 62: The Yes

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Riley's POV

"Yes." The word hangs in the air between us like a promise as Brett's face transforms, relief and joy replacing the nervous tension. "Really?"

"Really." I'm surprised by how certain I sound.

He kisses me then, soft and tender on the Ferris wheel. He tastes like funnel cake .When we break apart, I can see the carnival spread out below us like scattered stars.

"I have conditions," I say, my practical side kicking in.

"Name them."

"I keep my apartment. I'm not moving in with you until I'm ready."

"Agreed."

"I want to take things slow. No pressure, no timeline."

"Whatever you need."

"And Lily comes first. Always."

"I wouldn't have it any other way." His thumb traces my cheek. "She's part of what I'm falling in love with - your fierce love for her."

We ride the Ferris wheel three more times, talking about everything and nothing. Brett tells me about his plans to expand Graham Industries' charitable foundation. I tell him about m
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