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With her heart full of love for Bennett, Ivy signed the bottom of the marriage license as the young county clerk with the jaunty plaid bow-tie had instructed. Efficiently, the clerk checked the completed application.
Ivy put down the pen and leaned over to kiss Bennett on the cheek.
“It’s almost officially approved,” Bennett said, hugging her. “Are you happy?”
“More than I’ve been in such a long time.” Ivy was excited, yet her insides were as fluttery as a leaf. This was an enormous step for her. A lifetime commitment. She let out the breath she realized she’d been holding.
Standing beside them, Shelly and Mitch finished signing their marriage license.
Ivy and Shelly had decided to make a special event of the day, so they had dressed up in floral sundresses and kitten-heeled sandal
