"Oh, right. Where's Christopher? Didn't he come back with you?" Claire asked.At the mention of his name, Amelia's gaze dimmed slightly. "He had something to take care of. He went ahead."The day she got back from the island, she waited for Christopher at the dock. And yet, he never showed. After that, she didn't see him again. No messages came, either.She knew he was probably still struggling with his thoughts, but she didn't reach out to him.She had already said everything she needed to say. The rest was up to him.Claire noticed the shift in her mood and didn't press further. She sighed, stood up, and headed to the kitchen. "You must be starving. I'll make your favorite, BBQ ribs."Amelia stayed on the couch, watching her mother move around the kitchen, a quiet warmth settling in her chest.Just then, her phone rang.It was Keith.She answered, and his voice came through, thick with guilt. "Amelia, are you okay? I heard you went missing! I've been trying to reach you, but
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