I could no longer hold back the tears as she walked over to me and gave me a hug.
“Oh, my baby girl. I’ve missed you so much.”
“Mom. I’m so happy you’re here. I can’t wait for you to meet Sarah.”
“You look amazing, Emma.” Danny smiled as he hugged me.
“When did you two get in?” I asked.
“Last night. Thanks to Max here.” She placed her hand on his chest. “Oh my.” She smiled.
I let out a laugh and then walked around to the hundred guests that had attended. The majority were Max’s friends and coworkers and my friends from school.
“Fiona wished she could be here, but she’s in the middle of a job in Paris and couldn’t fly out.”
“She couldn’t get out, but I could!” I heard a familiar voice behind me.
“Macy!” I turned and hugged her.
“Congratulations, Emma. I’m so happy for you and Max.”
“Thank you.”
I spent some time talking to Hannah and Austin before it was time to sit down and eat. Max sat beside me and took hold of my hand.
“Are you happy?”
“Incredibly. Thank you so much for this, Max. I think I’ll keep you around.” I winked.
“I hope so.” He brushed his lips against mine.
After I opened the mounds of presents ranging from baby books, toys, equipment, and clothes, everyone was beginning to leave.
“How are we going to get all this stuff home?” I asked.
“I have a truck outside, waiting for my signal to come up and start loading.”
“You think of everything, Mr. Hamilton.”
“I try, Miss Knight.”
I was excited to get home and show the girls and my mom our new home. As soon as we walked through the doors, everyone gasped.
“Holy shit! Look at this place!” Molly exclaimed.
“Absolutely stunning,” Kara chimed.
“Oh, Emma, this is gorgeous,” my mom said with tears in her eyes. She took hold of my hands. “You are so lucky to have Max in your life. He’s a good man, Emma. He’s got a heart of gold. I can tell.”
“Where did he put you up?” I asked with a smile.
“The Ritz Carlton.”
“And what a hell of a hotel it is,” Danny spoke.
Max laughed as he wrapped his arms around my waist from behind. “I’m happy you like it there.”
My mom put her arm around Danny and looked at both Max and me. “We have some news of our own. We’re getting married!”