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***RICHARD****
"What do you think?"
Ashley:"There's definitely no reason to ask me that. You've made the decision already, I'll just go along with it".
"Hey Mama Bear, Are you Alright?"
I'm taken aback by Ashley's sudden change in mood. Just moments ago, we were laughing and reconnecting, and now she's quiet and withdrawn. She nods silently, telling me she wants to go back inside. I'm left wondering what triggered this shift.
I replay our conversation in my head, trying to make sense of it. I only mentioned her staying back home with her parents, which seemed like a reasonable suggestion given their recent reunion. I didn't think it would upset her.
As I walk alongside her, I reassure myself that my feelings haven't changed. I still love her deeply and want to spend the rest of m
