Page 103 of Not On Your Life


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“A peacock,” Maddie says. “A gift from my grandmother she’s been trying to get rid of forever.” Maddie picks up the ring but instead of putting it on her finger, tosses it into a clump of weeds off the path. “There. It’s gone.“

I’m speechless. The Cardozo women have that effect on men.

“You can get me a new one, right?”

“Yes.” I sigh with relief then regain my composure. Maddie is going to marry me. “How about a nice pink flamingo this time?” I wrap her up in my arms.

“How about you just marry me?”

“If you insist.”

THE END