DEVIS HOUSE –
Amber's voice was calm, yet held that quiet authority only she could command.
Amber:
"Why… why do you look so scared, Eric?"
Eric, trembling slightly, lowered his gaze:
"Y-you don't want us … right? That's why you want to leave me to , any way l am a orphan now " 😨
Everyone: leave 😶
Amber moved closer, her presence both soothing and powerful. She leaned in, her lips near his ear, her breath warm and comforting.
Amber:
"How will you be orphan , If you marry my son… then… aren't we are your parents too?"
Eric's heart skipped a beat. Fear, confusion, and awe all collided in him.
Eric:
"W-what… are you serious? Are you… okay with it Ma'am?"
Amber smiled softly, a gentle warmth in her eyes.
Amber:
"If you want, dear… you can. I'll support you."
Eric felt his chest tighten, a mixture of relief and disbelief flooding him. His eyes shimmered with tears he hadn't realized were there.
Eric: 🥲
"R-really…? Even with… everything?"
Amber placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
Amber: 😊
"Even with everything. You're part of this family now. Always."
Eric's gaze shifted, and he finally looked up at Justin, who was standing silently . For the first time, Eric felt a spark of hope—a chance at belonging, a chance at family.
Eric: 🥲
"Then… I-I don't want to be away… from any of you."
Amber's eyes softened, almost tenderly. She brushed his hair back and whispered:
Amber:
"You never will be, Eric. You're home."
Justin, still processing, finally let a small, almost imperceptible nod escape him. No words, but a silent acknowledgment that he understood and that Eric's place in their lives was no longer in question.
The room fell into a comfortable, fragile silence. Amber stood between the two, a quiet guardian, while Eric slowly let himself relax.
Amber:
"From today… we face everything together. No more running, no more fear. We're a family. All of us."
Eric's lips curved into a shy, grateful smile.
Eric: 🥰
"I… I'm happy. I really am…"
Justin finally let out a small, almost imperceptible sigh, feeling a weight lift off his chest.
In that moment, with Amber's presence bridging the gap between past pain and future hope, the Devis household felt a little warmer, a little safer.
Everyone forgot that word leave which was said by Eric, even Eric forgit in happiness.
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