A WAVE OF HAPPINESS

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Evelyn sat on the living room couch, surrounded by her family, when the front door opened. Sam and Lilah entered, their faces lighting up the moment they saw her.

"Evelyn!"

Sam exclaimed, rushing forward with Lilah right behind him. They enveloped her in a warm, tight hug, their presence adding another layer of comfort and security.

"I missed you both so much,"

Evelyn whispered, holding them close.

"We missed you too,"

Lilah said, her voice choked with emotion. She pulled back slightly, her eyes scanning Evelyn’s face for any sign of distress.

"Are you okay? We were so worried."

"I'm okay now,"

Evelyn assured her, though her voice wavered slightly.

"Thanks to all of you."

The girls sat down, drawing closer together, and Sam took a seat nearby, his eyes soft with concern and relief. Lilah glanced at him, and then at Evelyn, a thoughtful look on her face.

"You know,"

Lilah began,

"Dominic was absolutely beside himself while you were gone. He was relentle