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“But she doesn’t seem to believe that part of our vohere it said ‘for better or worse, in sickness and in health’”

Alex arched a brow “So you’re saying that noto love her?”

“Sì” There was no hesitation in his answer—none whatsoever

“Then go tell her what you just toldimportant in life comes easily—at least not in my experience Trust ers The best approach is to be up-front and honest You can’t attempt to solve the problem until you both have it all out there in the open Let her know that you love her and that you aren’t going anywhere”

Deht But would Zoe hear him out?

Alex cleared his throat, regaining De Zoe back truly what you want?”

“Sì” He’d never been“She’s the one and only forvows renewed”

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

SINCE WHEN HAD Alex become a relationship expert?

Obviously Alex’s wife had taught him some important lessons

Deh the shower, shaved his three-day beard and threw on his tux On his ride to the ball, he finally checked hisshe wouldn’t be attending the ball He redirected the car to her apartment

It was his fault that she’d beher chance to shine like the star that she was both inside and out She was a And thanks to his brother, Deo

Certain that she loved hiot everything out in the open, including her secret Even if she’d been diagnosed with the Alzheie the way he felt about her The thought of her being ill was painful but as even ood days they could have together—talking, laughing—just being in each other’s company

He rushed up the steps of her apart and stopped in front of her door It was only then that he realized he shouldn’t have showed up eht flowers—roses—red roses That’s omen liked, wasn’t it?

Oh, well, it was too late to worry about it now Tomorrow he’d place an order with the florist to have flowers delivered to Zoe every month or every week, whatever made her happy He clenched his hand and knocked She just had to be there

Al open An older woman stood there with a very surprised look on her face He’d seen that look on nized hi ca out with her mother