Hooray! It was New Year’s Day, and Elena’s birthday celebration was everywhere — colorful balloons, shimmering lights, laughter echoing through the house. The atmosphere was alive with joy, the kind that wraps around you like a warm hug on a chilly evening. For once, the house was filled with a lightness that felt almost unreal after months of tension and uncertainty.Elizabeth was visiting for the first time. The moment she stepped into the house, a broad smile stretched across her face, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She looked around with amazement at how Elena had transformed — no longer the introverted, quiet girl she once knew, but someone who had forged deep bonds with the three boys, especially Jaxon, Rick, and Jack. Elizabeth’s heart swelled with happiness seeing her friend surrounded by such genuine affection.Elena, usually so reserved, was laughing freely, her cheeks flushed with warmth. It was clear she felt comfortable here, loved and accepted. Elizabeth could see i
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