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“No,” he replied without hesitation. “I didn’t want anyone else. Only you.”

“You’re a guy, and guys have needs.”

“Yes, I do have needs, and it wasn’t a problem every time I looked at your picture, and there may have been some porn involved.” He winked.

I couldn’t help but smile. I stared into his eyes as he stared back. I stared so hard that I could see his soul. His beautiful, apologetic soul.

“I love you, Emma.”

“I love you too, Max. I never stopped.”

“I’m going to kiss your soft lips that I’ve missed so badly.”

“Please do because I’ve missed yours too.”

He brought his lips to mine and softly kissed me. It felt good to touch him again and even better to be loved by him.

“Will you stay with me tonight?” I asked.

“I’m never leaving you again.” He smiled.

“We can’t have sex for at least six weeks.” I pouted.

“I know, and I’m okay with that because as long as I can kiss your lips, hold your hand, and wrap my arms around you, I’m good, and I can wait.”

Chapter Twenty-Nine

The days went by slowly,and the countdown was on until we were able to bring our baby home. I spent all my days sitting with Sarah, holding her, watching her stare at me, and wrapping her tiny hand around my finger. It had been four weeks since I delivered her, and every day, she was getting stronger. She was no longer in the incubator because her body was able to regulate its own temperature, which meant she was in an open crib where I had more access to her. She was my tiny miracle, and I loved her so much. I didn’t think it was possible to love someone so much. She had gained approximately two pounds since her birth, putting her at four pounds. She was thriving, and I couldn’t wait to bring her home. Unfortunately, that was not going to happen for about two to three more weeks. Max walked in as I was holding her and trying to feed her.

“How are my girls?” he asked as he kissed my cheek.

“We’re doing great. She’s having a good day.” I smiled.

Since I had been there all day with her, I got up from the chair and carefully handed her to Max. It was his turn to spend some time with his daughter. His company was taking off better than he expected, and he spent most days at the office, but healways came to the hospital midday and at night. Since the girls couldn’t visit Sarah, they would come to the hospital, and we’d have lunch together and catch up.

“Guess what?” I said to Max.

“What?”

“I didn’t tell you this earlier because I wanted to wait. I had my post-baby checkup today, and I received the okay.”

His eyes widened. “Are you sure?”

“Yes, and there’s something else.”

“What?”

“I want to go out on a date tonight.”

“Just the two of us?” he asked.

“Did you want anyone else to go?” I laughed.

“No. I mean. God. I don’t know what I mean.” He smiled. “Of course, we can go out on a date. Are you sure you’re up to it?”

“The question is, Mr. Hamilton, are you up to it?” I winked.

“Emma, don’t. I’m holding our daughter.”

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