Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1782

"Keaton, I..."

Terrified, Keaton interrupted her again, tears in his voice.

"I regret it so much. I really do. I shouldn't have been so reckless in the past. I shouldn't have let one heartbreak turn me into a complete mess!"

"If I had known I'd fall in love with you, I would have kept my hands to myself and protected my reputation."

"If my reputation were even a little bit better, I wouldn't feel so insecure right now."

"I didn't dare say I loved you. I didn't dare tell you, or your parents, or even my own mom and dad. I was terrified none of you would believe me..."

"I... I... I really do love you..."

Winona was deeply moved, a lump forming in her throat.

"I believe you! Keaton, I believe you! I believe your feelings are real!"

Hearing this, Keaton broke down even more, overwhelmed by a mix of being touched and feeling wronged. "I... I..."

Winona said softly,

"If you were right here beside me, I would give you a hug."

"Keaton, listen to me. You aren't as terrible as you think, so stop putting yourself down."

"You're only thirty. You have a long life ahead of you. There's no need to feel inferior. Just keep looking forward."

"...I've seen how much you care about me and the baby. I know."

"As for you and me, and our future with the baby, can we sit down and talk about it in person in a few days?"

"My grandmother and my mom are still waiting for me. I need to go to the cemetery with them."

Hearing this, Keaton hastily wiped his tears. "Okay!"

Winona comforted him. "Don't be sad. When I get back, I have a surprise for you."

Keaton paused, stunned. "A surprise?"

Winona smiled. "Yes, a big surprise. Look forward to it."

Keaton's heart hammered against his ribs as his tears gave way to a bright smile. "Okay!"

Remembering something, he quickly added,

"I left the bodyguards there for you. Just tell your grandmother you ran into them by chance so they won't be scared."

"Got it. I'll hang up now."

"...Yeah."

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