"The only thing I want to change about you is that ringless finger on your left hand."
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He was talking so fast that it barely registered that he said he was adopting me. He called me his daughter. He said he loved me. My eyes filled with tears again and they fell, even though I tried to stop them. Jack tucked me under his arm and nearly begged, "Don't cry anymore, sweet little girl. You are my happiness and I've waited a lifetime to meet you."
This made me cry harder. I wanted to tell him about the joy that was bursting in my heart, but nothing would come out. Jack murmured, "I understand. I felt the same way the night I met you."
I pulled myself together. Jack smiled and said, "That's better." He helped me out of the booth. He kissed my cheek and held me close for a moment.
