Chapter 1047

Teddy's cheeks turned bright red.

But all he could focus on was Maddie-her odd mood, the mark on her neck, and the sinking feeling that something was wrong.

"What's going on? And how did you get that bruise?" he asked quietly.

Amelia suddenly cut in, her voice soft but serious. "Teddy, if I were dying... would you still want to marry me?"

The question blindsided him. “What are you talking about? Why would you say that?"

His worry was impossible to hide. "Seriously, Amelia, what happened?"

She just repeated herself, eyes steady. "I'm just asking, Teddy. What if? Would you?"

He didn't even hesitate. "Of course I would."

Maddie smiled, relief flickering across her face. "Then let's do it. Let's get married. I want to be with you."

trying to process

morning, Connor had finally managed to fall asleep- only to

calling. And Teddy never called without a reason, especially not in the middle of the night. He was Connor's right hand for a

was calling now, something major

instantly on alert. His voice was sharp

end, Teddy sounded giddy, almost like a kid. "Guess what? Amelia said

beat, fingers bunching the bedsheet. "Teddy...

replied, not sounding the least bit

wait until tomorrow to tell me? Most people

more calls to make!" And before

his face, a mix of

eyes. He'd acted annoyed, sure, but deep down he was genuinely happy for Teddy Years of waiting, years of loving quietly-finally, it was all paying

there was a nagging worry

Back when Chloe disappeared, Maddie had been right there. She knew more than she let on, Connor was sure of

days building Pure White together. The trust was gone.

almost too much of a coincidence-Chloe

hours,

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