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    Emmett hears about Warner's proposal to Elle after the trial, and assumes the worst.

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    Emmett and Elle’s embrace lasts longer than is probably appropriate in a public setting, better yet at a courthouse. But Emmett doesn’t care. Elle— his Elle— has done the near-impossible— no, the impossible— and won a murder trial as a first year law student. She is incredible, Emmett thinks, for the 1000th time this year.

    When they finally break apart from the hug, she looks up at him, her lips just inches from his. “I couldn’t have done this without you” she whispers, her serious tone betraying her trademark grin.

    “Elle…” Emmett’s breath hitches. Is this it? The way she’s batting her eyelashes at him, her eyes wide in anticipation for his response— is this the moment to tell her? Could she feel the same way? Emmett’s mind races as his mouth remains open, slack, as if he’s forgotten how to speak.

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