Liam didn’t answer with words.

He simply pulled her into a fierce, unwavering embrace.

“I love you, Laura,” he murmured near her ear. “And I want you to be truly happy. Just as I am now.” He drew a deep breath. “We deserve that.”

She smiled through her tears.

“I love you too,” she replied. “And I already am happy.”

She pulled back slightly so she could look into his eyes.

“Don’t worry about what might happen. I’m ready for it.”

Laura took a deep breath and added with a gentle smile,

“And you do