Madeline stood on the balcony, dressed in a thin pastel pajama set. Her hair was loose, tousled by the wind yet that was what made her look so natural, so quietly captivating. She gazed out at the distant ocean, as if searching for peace within her own thoughts.The Hawaiian night air was warm, carrying with it the scent of salt and blooming frangipani. Below, the waves crashed softly against the rocks, creating a rhythm that soothed the restless. Madeline leaned against the railing, her eyes fixed on the horizon where the sea and sky melted into a silvery blue.The city lights shimmered in the distance, their reflections scattering across the surface of the water like spilled jewels. But to Madeline, the beauty felt hollow. There was an emptiness in her chest, something she couldn’t name, something even the sea breeze couldn’t wash away.She took a slow breath, letting it out softly. “I’m supposed to feel happy,” she murmured to he
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