LEAH'S POV
A smile broke out on his face. "Really?" he asked, his voice filled with hope.
"Yes," I said, returning his smile. "But just remember, it's going to take time. And I'm not going to just forget about everything that's happened.
"I know," he said, nodding. "And I wouldn't expect you to. I'm willing to work for it, to earn your trust. I just want the chance to show you that I'm the man you deserve,"
I felt a sense of relief wash over me. I knew that this wasn't going to be easy, that there would be challenges ahead. But I also knew that if we could get through them, we would have something truly special.
"Thank you," I said.
"No, thank you," he said. "For giving me this chance. I promise I won't let you down,"
We stood there for a moment, just looking at each other. I could see the love and hope in his eyes, and I knew that I had made the right decision.
Finally, he spoke again. "So, does this mean we can start over?" he asked. "Fresh start?"