CHAPTER 13: THE MOMENT
I was sitting on my porch one evening, watching the sunset, when James came out and sat beside me.
"What are you thinking about?" he asked.
"I'm thinking about how far I've come."
"Me too."
"I'm glad I met you."
"I'm glad you said yes."
He took my hand.
"I'm proud of you," he said. "You've been through so much, and you never gave up."
"I gave up plenty of times. I just never stayed down."
"That's what makes you strong."
I leaned against his shoulder.
"I love you," I said.
"I love you too."
We sat in silence, watching the stars come out.
And I knew that I was exactly where I was supposed to be.
I had found peace.
I had found happiness.
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I had found love.
And I had found myself.
