As they settled into their newfound resolve, the evening air buzzed with anticipation. Delia felt more grounded with each passing moment, the weight on her shoulders lifting just a little. The chatter of the city outside became a soundtrack to her thoughts—a lively backdrop reinforcing the music of change that was beginning to play in her heart. “Okay, first things first,” Mia said, flipping open her laptop and diving into planning mode. “We’ll find a way for you to talk to your parents. It’s going to take some organizing, you know how they can be. But we can make this happen.” Delia nodded, her apprehension fading under Mia’s relentless optimism. Her friend began searching for the best way to arrange a call with her parents, typing furiously, offering suggestions on how to frame the conversation. “Just be honest with them, Delia,” Mia urged. “Tell them everything—the truth about Thomas, your fears, and your hopes for the future. They’ll understand.” Delia nodded, swallowin
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