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Leslie embraced Raegan, feeling his heart's steady rhythm against her.

Noticing Leslie's silence, Raegan grew worried. He halted and gently set her down.

Gazing directly into her eyes with genuine emotion, he reiterated, "Leslie, I mean it. I have feelings for you. Would you be my girlfriend?"

This time, Leslie met his gaze without hesitation.

"Yes."

Raegan's face beamed with joy like a child receiving an amazing gift. He embraced her tightly and twirled her around.

"Really? You agreed! Oh, thank heavens, you actually said yes!"

Leslie playfully swatted his arm. "Raegan! Stop spinning! I'm getting dizzy!" she complained. "Ow! My foot hurts!"

In the meantime, Travis had located Leslie's whereabouts using her Facebook profile.

He and Denver had been driving continuously, switching turns for days, until they finally found her.

After 45 days, 8 hours, 23 minutes, and 7 seconds, Denver at last saw the person he had been yearning for constantly.