“As long as it’s what you really want,” Heather said, eyeing him with suspicion. “Don’t say it because you think it’s what I want to hear.”
“Oh, believe me! That’s not a word I would utter unless I meant it,” promised Mark.
Heather smiled, amused by his uncomfortable candor. “Then yes, I accept your offer.”
Mark nodded and hesitated a moment before leaning closer and giving Heather a quick kiss. With a sigh, she wrapped her arms around his neck, grateful their relationship had not come to a crushing end this evening. Despite the calm delivery of her pre-planned speech, Mark’s absence from her life was the last thing she desired.
She leaned away, her arms still wrapped around his neck. “You’ve got about a month to purchase an engagement ring then,” she announced, staring in triumph at h
