Alina’s POV
The ordinary moments had become sacred, and I allowed myself to savor each one without guilt or anxiety.
As the sun began to dip toward the horizon, painting the sky in hues of pink and lavender, we prepared dinner together.
Leo hummed happily, Sebastian offered occasional observations about the food, and I felt the quiet magic of life moving forward in its own rhythm. It was fragile, yes, but it was real and that was enough.
After dinner, we walked along the porch, listening to the waves as Leo ran ahead to chase the tide. Sebastian and I stayed behind, letting the evening’s calm settle around us.
He did not reach for my hand or demand attention. He simply existed in the same space, patient and present, allowing the silence to speak.
“I never realized how much I took fo
