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Tracy’s emotions seemed to settle at Elyse’s words, though only for a moment. The weight of everything still hung in the air.

When they finally returned home, Elyse led Tracy to the guest room.

Once she made sure Tracy was comfortably in bed, Elyse turned to leave. But just as she reached the door, Tracy’s quiet voice stopped her. “Don’t go. I can’t sleep. Could you stay with me for a while?”

Tracy’s face was drawn, her eyes betraying a raw vulnerability that Elyse hadn’t seen in a long time.

Elyse paused, torn, but then offered softly, “How about I play you something on the violin? One of your favorite pieces. Would that help?”

Tracy nodded, a hint of relief flashing across her face. “Okay.”

fetch her violin. When she returned, she stood beside Tracy’s

raging in Tracy’s heart seemed to

silence with a question that had been eating at her for far too long.

than you could ever imagine. That’s why I keep trying to understand what you’re going through, trying to piece together your feelings. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I remind myself—if I were in your shoes, I don’t know if I could’ve done any better.

was quiet for a long time, her thoughts drifting before she finally spoke, her voice barely above a whisper, “That day, after I

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into a soft smile. “See? Even the universe wasn’t ready to give up on you. It gave

comfort in the soft fabric. Her voice trembled as she whispered, “I was so scared. Out there, in the ocean, I was completely alone. That broken plank—it was my only lifeline. I was terrified of losing it. Without it, I wouldn’t have had a chance. Not even

by the bed, gently taking her hand and holding it tightly. She spoke softly, her words a steady comfort. “But you survived. All the pain, all the struggles—they’re part of what makes you strong. Don’t be afraid of them. You’re

shook her head, tears streaming down her face, the weight

quieted, and exhaustion overtook her. With a

carefully left the room. Outside, she found Jayden leaning against the doorframe, his

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