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Amelia: "I did it for Liam."

Xander: "I know. But it means more to me than you can imagine."

She met his gaze.

Amelia: "Don't make me regret it."

Xander: "I won't."

They stood in silence, the past and future converging in that moment.

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Life continued, a new chapter unfolding. Amelia found herself cautiously optimistic about the future, embracing the new beginning that lay before them.

Chapter 8: The Awakening

The sun cast a warm golden hue over the quaint seaside town of Crestwood. Waves gently lapping against the shore, and the salty breeze carried the distant laughter of children playing on the beach. Amelia stood on the porch of her cozy cottage, a cup of tea warming her hands as she watched Liam chase seagulls across the sand.

Amelia: Calling out "Don't go too far, Liam!"

Liam: Turning back with a grin "I won't, Mommy!"

He waved enthusiastically before resuming his pursuit, his dark hair tousled by the wind. Amelia smiled softly, her heart full. It had been six months since Xander reentered their lives, and though things were still tentative between them, they had found a semblance of normalcy.

Xander approached from behind, carrying a basket of freshly picked apples.

Xander: "I thought we could make that pie you like."

Amelia: Glancing back "Sounds good. Liam will be excited."

He joined her on the porch, setting the basket down.

Xander: "He's got a lot of energy today."

Amelia: "He always does. I sometimes wonder where he gets it from."

They shared a brief smile, the unspoken understanding passing between them.

Xander: "Maybe from his mother."

Amelia: Chuckling "Or his father."

They watched as Liam attempted to build a sandcastle, his small hands moving with surprising dexterity.

Xander: "He's growing up fast."

Amelia: "Too fast."

There was a comfortable silence before Xander spoke again.

Xander: "I've been meaning to talk to you about something."

Amelia: Turning to face him "What is it?"

Xander: "I've noticed some... peculiar things with Liam lately."

Her brow furrowed.

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