Chapter 7
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Chapter 7: The Turning Tide
Lila stood at the cliffs the next morning, the cool sea breeze lifting her hair and pulling at her clothes. The view from here was breathtaking—Bluehaven spread out before her, the village nestled against the coastline, the ocean stretching endlessly beyond. It was the same view she had woken up to each day, but today, it felt different. Today, it felt like the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.
She could hear Ethan’s footsteps before she saw him, and soon enough, he appeared beside her, his expression unreadable as he took in the view. They stood there in silence for a moment, the sound of the ocean and the wind filling the space between them.
“I’ve been thinking about a lot of things,” Lila said finally, breaking the silence.
Ethan turned to her, his eyes soft. “Me too.”
She took a deep breath, gathering her courage. “I got an offer to showcase my work in the city. It’s a big deal, Ethan. It could be the chance I’ve been waiting for.”
Ethan nodded slowly, processing her words. “And… what does that mean for us?”
Lila’s heart ached as she looked at him, the answer hanging on the tip of her tongue. “I don’t know yet. I don’t know if I’m ready to leave this place… or you.”
Ethan reached out, gently taking her hand in his. “You don’t have to have all the answers right now. We’ll figure it out. You’ll figure it out. Just remember, no matter what you choose, you’re not alone.”
She squeezed his hand, feeling a tear slip down her cheek. “Thank you, Ethan.”
And for the first time in weeks, Lila didn’t feel so lost. She felt the beginning of something new—something uncertain, but beautiful nonetheless. She didn’t know what the future held, but for the first time, she knew that whatever happened, she wouldn’t be facing it alone.
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