“No. I’m not pregnant. But,” I reached into my purse and put on my ring, “Sebastian asked me to marry him!” I exclaimed in a soft voice.

Ellery cupped her hands over her mouth. “Oh my God. That’s wonderful.”

“Congratulations, Chloe. That makes me very happy,” Connor spoke.

“You and me both. He proposed last night in the townhouse that he’s buying for us.”

“Oh. So you’re moving again?” He laughed.

“Yeah. But it won’t be for a while. The house needs some fixing up, and Sebastian said that we are doing it together.”

Connor frowned as he looked at me. “You mean you’ll plan it out and hire a company to renovate it for you.”

“No. We’re doing the work ourselves.” I grinned.

“But why?” he asked with a perplexed look.

“I think it’s wonderful that Sebastian wants to do the work himself,” Ellery chimed in as she lightly smacked Connor on his chest.

“You know he fixed up houses himself before he started his company,” I spoke.

“Well, yes, but I thought now he wouldn’t want to do that anymore,” Connor frowned again.

“He’s very excited about it.”

“Well, if you need Connor’s help, just call. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind getting his hands dirty to help some friends.” Ellery grinned. “Right, Connor?”

“Of course.”

Ellery walked over and gave me a hug. “We have a flight to catch. Congratulations to you and Sebastian. That ring is gorgeous.”

“Thank you, Ellery. Have a safe flight.”

As Ellery walked out the door, Connor hugged me and whispered in my ear, “Do me a favor and don’t call. If you need any help at all, I can arrange it for you.”

I laughed. “Don’t worry. I wasn’t planning on it.”

“You almost ready, babe?”Sebastian shouted from the closet. “They’re going to be here in a few minutes. Well, make that now because I just heard the doorbell.”

“You go. I’ll be there in a few.”

I took off my ring and placed it in my pocket. Checking myself one last time in the mirror, I headed towards the living room where my mom and dad had just sat down.

“Where’s Chloe?” my dad asked.

“She’s in the bathroom.”

“Aw, did you two just finish having sex?” my mom spoke.

“We sure did.” I walked in with a smile and gave them each a hug, then took Arlo from her arms.

I heard Sebastian mumble under his breath as he walked over to the bar with my dad for a drink. The doorbell rang again, and Karina answered it, letting in Sienna and Sam.

“Hello, darling.” Sienna smiled as she hugged me. “Oh, hello there, you sweet little man.”

“Hi. You’re late. Were you two having sex?” I grinned.

“We sure were, beautiful,” Sam answered as he hugged me and then kissed Arlo on the head.