LEAH'S POV

　　A smile broke out on his face. "Really?" he asked, his voice filled with hope.

　　"Yes," I said, returning his smile. "But just remember, it's going to take time. And I'm not going to just forget about everything that's happened.

　　"I know," he said, nodding. "And I wouldn't expect you to. I'm willing to work for it, to earn your trust. I just want the chance to show you that I'm the man you deserve,"

　　I felt a sense of relief wash ...