One enchanted evening, p.30
One Enchanted Evening,
p.30
‘Oh, Justin,’ said Meg, choking back a tear. ‘I don’t know what to say.’
‘You don’t have to say anything. One more record and then I’m going to take you upstairs to bed.’
A moment or two later the sweet notes of ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ filled the little house. Justin pulled Meg up from the sofa, took her into his arms and danced with her until the music stopped. ‘I love you, little Meg. I think I always have, from the moment I found you in the kitchen, so brave, so fierce, so utterly adorable.’
‘And I love you too!’ Then she took his hand and led the way to the staircase.
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