The last morning of their trip arrived quietly, the sea calm and pale under the early light. The house was filled with the soft sounds of breakfast—Kendall’s laughter in the kitchen, the faint clatter of plates, the steady rhythm of the ocean outside. There was peace in the air, the kind that comes only after surviving a storm.James stood by the window, looking out at the horizon. He had watched the sunrise every morning since they arrived, but today it felt different. It felt like an ending and a beginning at the same time. Amanda came up beside him, her hair loose, her eyes bright from sleep. She followed his gaze, her voice gentle. “You’ve been quiet all morning.”He smiled slightly. “I was just thinking about how far we’ve come.”She nodded, understanding what he meant without needing to ask. The last few weeks had changed everything between them. They had arrived burdened by grief, confusion, and guilt, but they were leaving lighter. What once felt broken had found a way to men
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