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“So,” he said teasingly, “looks like you’re going to be busy with this new venture. Think you can handle it?”

I laughed, wrapping my arms around him. “Oh, I think I can handle it. I’m just not sure you’re ready for me in full girl-boss mode.”

Liam’s grin widened as he pulled me closer. “Bring it on, Mia. I can hardly wait. You’ve claimed my heart and my respect.”

We stood there, wrapped in each other’s arms, the weight of the day melting away. In that moment, everything felt right—like we were exactly where we were supposed to be. But then, a thought popped into my head.

I pulled back slightly, looking up at him with a raised eyebrow. “Wait... were you serious earlier? About selling your car?”

Liam chuckled, his eyes sparkling with amusement. “The Lamborghini?”

I nodded. “Yeah. You’ve never mentioned selling it before.”

He shrugged. “I’ve been thinking about it. Things are changing, and honestly, I don’t feel the same attachment to it that I used to. It’s just a car.”

I studied him, surprised. “But I thought you loved that car.”

He smiled softly, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear. “I used to think I did. But I’m realizing there’s more to life than having flashy toys. Besides... I’ve found something—someone, way more important than any car.”

My heart swelled at his words, a warmth spreading through me as I leaned into him. “Well, whatever you decide, I’m here. But I have to admit, I never pictured you letting go of your baby.”

Liam laughed, pressing a kiss to my forehead. “Trust me, there’s plenty more to hold onto than a car.”

“I love you, Liam,” I whispered.

“Right back at you.”

With that, we stood there, wrapped in each other’s arms, the day’s weight fading away, eager to see what our future together would bring.

Twenty-Three

Liam

Three Months Later

The morning sun filtered through the tall trees surrounding the porch as Mia and I sat down to review some documents. She had her laptop open, the screen glowing with numbers and spreadsheets from the accounting branch she now managed for Edgewater. I watched her, focused and confident, as she scrolled through client data, and I couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride.

“You know,” I said, leaning back in my chair, “I don’t think I’ve told you this enough, but you’re doing an incredible job managing this new branch.”

Mia looked up with a hint of surprise before she smiled. “I’ve been so caught up in setting everything up that I haven’t really thought about it. But I have to admit, I’m excited. It feels... empowering.”

I grinned, nodding. “You should be proud. You’ve brought in new employees and organized everything so seamlessly. The fact that your team works remotely and still runs this smoothly is a testament to how capable you are.”

She blushed slightly, brushing her hair back. “Thank you. It has been a lot of work, but it feels good, especially knowing that we’re helping Derek focus on his health and assisting companies like Riverstone with their accounting.”

I leaned forward, my eyes meeting hers. “You’re not just overseeing numbers, Mia. You’re growing something that will make a huge difference for Edgewater and all the clients we take on. You’re a natural leader.”

Her smile softened, and she glanced down at the screen for a moment before looking back up at me. “I guess I never thought I’d be doing something like this. It’s different from the park, but I feel like I’m making a real impact.”

“You are,” I said. “And it’s only the beginning. You’ve built more than just this branch—you’ve claimed my heart and professional admiration.”

Mia’s eyes sparkled, and I could see how much my words meant to her. She let out a sigh of contentment. “I never expected any of this. But now that it’s happening... it just feels right.”

I couldn’t help but take her hand in mine. “Well, get ready,” I said, grinning, “because this is just the start. I have a feeling you’re going to stay busy with this new venture. The clients will keep rolling in.”

We both stood, and I pulled her into my arms. Having Mia in my life, not just as my fiancée but as my partner in this venture, was more than I ever could’ve hoped for. It was everything.

“Thank you for believing in me,” she whispered against my chest, her words warm and full of affection.

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