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Later that day, the group gathered for their final breakfast on the island. The mood was cheerful but bittersweet no one wanted the trip to end. Emily kept throwing sly glances at Amber, her eyes glinting with excitement.
Xavier leaned over and whispered to Emily, "Did she say yes?"
Emily gave him a sharp elbow to the side. "Of course she did. Just look at her."
Amber couldn't stop smiling, but a part of her was still nervous. As much as she wanted to stay in this bubble of happiness, reality was waiting for them back home including the difficult conversation she still needed to have with her father.
Nicholas seemed to sense her thoughts. He gently squeezed her hand under the table and whispered, "We'll figure it out. Together."
Amber nodded. That word together gave her a sense of peace she hadn't felt in a long time.
***
