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Something that I’ve been wanting to do for a long time.” He’s smiling at me, but there’s a thread of nerves running through his voice as he asks, “Emma Mae Townsend, I am not a perfect man, but when I’m with you, I feel like I could be. I know we’ve made mistakes along the way, but I am just glad that all the mistakes I’ve made in my life have led me back to you. Would you do me the honor of marrying me?
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