Britney tried to follow him , then turned to me , furious . " Britney , you think you're so great , teaming up with this loser to hurt Cody ! " I laughed . " What was I supposed to do , marry Cody and watch you two all the time ? It's disgusting . " And I did you a favor . Cody's all yours , but too bad , he doesn't have anything now . " 6 After everyone left , Zack and I left the Stern house . At the door , he took my hand and asked , " Britney , are you sure about this?

To spend your life with someone like me … you won't regret it ? " I fixed his collar . Even though Zack couldn't use his legs , he always looked put together , and he was handsome . " I won't regret it . " He thought for a second and said , " If you're doing this to get back at Cody , I can … I shook my head . Last time , I died in the street , and Zack cried over my body . " I'm sorry , Britney , I couldn't protect you !

" I thought if I didn't try to take his place , you'd be happy , and I could just watch over you . " I should have fought for you ! " Since I was always the unloved child in the Smiths , and Cody hated me , no one came to claim my body . Zack arranged everything , and he stayed by my grave for the rest of his life . Then I found out he was in love with me . He'd always looked out for me . When Cody was being mean , he'd give me tissues and candy .

He was too quiet and too nice , so I didn't notice him . He bought all the lilies in town and was going to tell me he loved me , but he got into a car accident and was in a coma for months . When he woke up , he couldn't use his legs . He didn't want me to be with a cripple , so he didn't say anything , and he let Cody take Stern Corporation . There was a lot I didn't know about him until after I died . This time , I wouldn't let him go . " Listen . " I looked into his eyes , holding his hand .

" You , Zack Stern , are the man I want to marry . Not to get back at anyone , just you . 27 He smiled . I never noticed how warm his smile was . " Then , Mrs. Stern , I need to get you a proposal . " Zack was fast . The next day , he had a big proposal . He invited everyone I knew . I said it was too much , but he shook his head . " I want the whole world to know that Zack Stern loves Britney Smith . " I felt warm inside . I used to chase Cody . He'd been late for our wedding .

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