Page 143 of Trust Me (Free 2)

“You put me on the deed?”

“Yeah.”

“But this says Baker Dixon.” I pointed to the papers in my now trembling hand.

He shoved his hands in his pockets. “I was hoping you’d want to take my name.” His cheeks turned pink.

I looked at him incredulously.

“There’s some other stuff in there.” He pointed toward the papers with his chin.

I rifled through them. “A marriage license application?”

“I—” He scrubbed the back of his neck. “I don’t have a ring. I thought this would show my commitment until we could afford one.”

“I don’t understand,” I whispered. All the pieces were there, but I couldn’t believe the picture they made.

“I want to be your husband.”

“You do?”

“I really, really do.” He gave me a sheepish look. “I guess this wasn’t the most romantic way to—”

I jumped him and crashed my lips to his. “I’d love for you to be my husband.”

“Whenever you want, Easy. I just, we promised raw and I wanted you to know how I feel.”

“I don’t need a ring.” I waved my hand in the air. “This is so much better than a ring.”

“Knock, knock,” Mr. Dixon called from the doorway. “Is this a bad time?”

“Perfect timing.” Holt’s smile was blinding. “Are you gonna tell him?”

I cocked my head. “Mr. Dixon, do you like me?”

He gave me a quizzical look. “You know I do,” he said carefully.

“Well enough to have me for a daughter-in-law?”

Realization dawned in his eyes. He clapped his hands. “Definitely well enough for that.”

Holt set me on my feet, and I went into Mr. Dixon’s waiting arms.

“I’m so happy to be part of your family.”

“We wouldn’t be the same without you.” He kissed the top of my head. “Am I the first to know?”

“Yes.”

“Not exactly.”

Holt and I spoke at the same time.

“Andrew drew up the papers,” he explained. “This is half of Baker Dixon’s now.”

Mr. Dixon fist bumped his son. “Smooth, son. I taught you well.” He winked at me, and I grinned. His expression turned serious. “Ready to do this?”

Holt glanced to the other envelope on the table. He hesitated when his fingers touched it. “Thanks for this, Dad.”

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