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I won't waste another second on him. I turn and walk away, leaving him standing there, alone with his regrets.

By the time I get back to the ranch, my mind is already working on what comes next.

Because Becky deserves more than just safety.

She deserves happiness, certainty, and a love that is as solid as the ground beneath her feet.

And I intend to give her all of it.

I call Lulu first. Getting my sister’s advice and help on this topic seems crucial.

“I need your help,” I say the second she picks up.

She gasps. “Oh my gosh, are you proposing to her? Tell me you’re proposing!”

“I haven’t even told you what I need yet,” I chuckle.

“You don’t have to! I knew this was coming.”

I shake my head, grinning. “I want it to be big. Something that shows Becky how much she means to this town.”

“Oh, you just wait,” Lulu says, excitement bubbling in her voice. “We’re making this perfect.”

The next few hours are a chaos of secret phone calls, whispered plans, and a town-wide effort to pull this off.

By the end of the day, the whole town is buzzing with excitement, ready for what’s coming.

The only person left in the dark?

Becky.

That night, I sit on the back porch of the ranch, admiring the sky, a deep shade of navy with stars blinking above.

Tomorrow, everything changes.

I pull the small velvet box from my pocket, flipping it open to reveal the delicate engagement ring inside. A simple, elegant gold band with a small sapphire stone, one that reminds me of the color of Becky’s eyes when she’s happy.

Tomorrow, I tell her everything.

Tomorrow, I ask Becky to be my forever.

Chapter seventeen

Becky

The town’s energy is electric, the kind that settles deep in your chest and makes your heart beat just a little faster. Banners stretch across Main Street, bright floral arrangements line every storefront, and the town square is filled with people, their voices blending into a warm hum of excitement.

It’s a day of celebration—a community event meant to bring people together, a way to show gratitude for the town’s support after the recent fires and hardships.

But as I stand here, feeling the weight of the moment press against my ribs, I know there’s something else happening today.

Something bigger.

Something involving Mike.

I’ve felt it brewing—the way he’s been looking at me, the secretive smiles exchanged between Lulu, Maggie Ann, and Ellie, the way people keep glancing my way like they know something I don’t.

And yet, I don’t know if I’m ready. I’m a whirlwind of emotions, doubts, and fears.

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