Page 34 of My Mail Order Valentine

"You're going to be a dad again, Hunter Granger!"

"Oh god, I'm so glad you're happy about it. This is such a blessing."

He kisses my forehead, and we move into the living room. I'm emotionally exhausted and just want to cuddle with my husband. Hunter puts Evie down on the floor, and she starts to draw and paint in one of her notebooks.

I'm sitting here, looking at her, knowing she'll be an amazing big sister. Oh my god, I'm pregnant. Hunter sits down next to me and pulls me into his lap. I don't resist and immediately wrap my arms around his neck.

"Our family is getting bigger, wife."

"Yes it is, husband."

His phone buzzes in his pocket. He looks at it and sighs.

"My crew wants to know what the test said."

"They know?"

"Everybody knows, Elena. This is a small town."

For the first time, I don't care because I know they will all help us celebrate this joyous news. I pull Hunter's face to mine and whisper against his lips.

"I love you, Hunter."

"I love you, Elena."

The kiss he gives me makes my toes curl and heats my blood. After our daughter goes to bed, we'll celebrate in private. I'm so thankful for my family. I'm the luckiest woman in Hope Peak.

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