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“I just wanted to let you know that I have been in a htens “And the gang members have taken the plea deals It means they will be in for twenty years at least… the leader, Christopher got life without the possibility of parole, and the same for the members that shot your uncle, Stix and your father So did the man who kidnapped Chloe It also means that we don’t need to face a court case No need to testify”

“Oh my God” That knot loosens “Are you serious? So, it’s over?”

“Justice has been served” I can hear the sht not have said anything to uys orried about that”

I have to ad everything has been killer I’ve been atteear myself up for it But now it seems like I can finally relax

“Moood news today I’ve needed a day like this me “Now me and Chloe can focus on us”

We’ve been trying to, wanting to put the past behind us, but it’s been i over our heads

“So,about your future, huh?” I can hear the teasing in Mo last…”

“I’ht moment to propose…” As soon as those words leave my mouth, I realize that there doesn’t need to be a perfectabout the way that ether has been perfect, and that’s okay But actually, are we going to get a better day than today? “Actually, I ht…”

“That’s incredible!” The relief is obvious in Mom’s voice I can tell that this is what she has alanted for me “I’oing to get a better girl than Chloe Smith”

I let out a little laugh “Oh, I know that, Mole day”

“And video call me after the proposal?”

“Of course” She knows that Chloe’s mom is in town at the moment, so I can understand why she doesn’t want to be left out Not that I would ever want her to feel that way