A Proposal That Changes Everything

Days passed, but the tension didn't fade.

Emma found herself noticing things about George—the way he ran a hand through his hair when frustrated, the rare soft smile when he thought no one was looking.

And worst of all?

She wanted to see more of it.

One evening, he walked into the living room with a new contract.

"What's this?" she asked cautiously.

He met her gaze. "An amendment."

She flipped through it—and her heart stopped.

Clause 4: The marriage term is extended indefinitely.

She looked up, eyes wide. "You want to stay married?"

His jaw tightened. "I want you to stay."

Her breath hitched. "Why?"

He stepped closer, gaze intense. "Because this stopped being just a contract a long time ago."