And The Winner Is!!!
Quinn Fforde’s entry. Just because I like her innuendo. Sometimes, it’s what we don’t say. Thanks to everyone who entered!!
Winning entry:
“My husband has chocolate talents that I cannot share in public. However, I can share that he brings me my favorite chocolate truffles from a particular shop when in he’s in that town. He knows exactly which ones I like best. It is romantic because he goes out of his way to get me something special. I love it!”
What a sweet husband!
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