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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

raging in Tracy’s heart seemed to find some calm. Slowly, her anxiety loosened its grip, and an unusual sense of peace settled in its

she broke the silence with a

what you’re going through, trying to piece together your feelings. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I remind

her thoughts drifting before she finally spoke, her voice barely above a whisper, “That day, after I fell from the cliff,

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

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

her words a steady comfort. “But you survived. All the pain, all the

down her face, the weight of everything pressing down

Slowly, Tracy’s sobs quieted, and exhaustion overtook her. With a

quietly, relief flooding her as she carefully left the room. Outside, she found Jayden leaning against the doorframe, his arms crossed and a look of concern on

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