She decided to drop the part of the conversation that related to marriage. Sometimes she teased him on purpose. Sometimes she didn't. This time she couldn't tell.

"It's gorgeous!" She took the cupcake and bit into it enthusiastically. "I'm skipping dinner in favor of cupcakes," she giggled and mowed down the rest of the cupcake before grabbing another. "And delicious," she added in between bites. "You're a culinary genius."