Adam leaned back in his chair, letting Grace’s words sink in. His resolve was solid, but beneath it was an undercurrent of fear—fear that no matter how much he tried, Elena might still choose to push everyone away. He glanced at Grace, whose tired eyes mirrored his own, and then at Steve, who was rubbing his temples, lost in thought. They were all holding onto hope, fragile as it was.
“I’ll talk to her as soon as she’s strong enough,” Adam said finally, breaking the silence. “But I need your help too. She trusts you both. Together, we can show her that she’s not alone in this.”
Grace nodded. “We’ll do whatever it takes. She’s stubborn, Adam, but she’s also scared. We have to approach her with love, not pressure.”
Steve crossed his arms, his brow furrowing. “Love is great, but we can’t i
