Later, Edward sat on a bench beneath a sky scattered with stars, his tears dried, and his heart no longer as heavy as before. Sarah returned with a bottle of water, handing it to him silently. He took a few sips, the cool liquid grounding him. She settled beside him, the night air carrying a quiet stillness between them.

For a while, neither of them spoke.

Finally, Sarah broke the silence. "If you ever need someone—someone to talk to, someone to lean on—a sister, a friend... anything, ...