We all walk over to him, placing our hands on top of his. “To being better,” I say, my voice breaking on the last syllable. The words are heavy, but they carry a promise I hope we can keep. “To being happier,” Miles says. His voice is soft, almost fragile, as if the weight of the moment could break him. “To being kinder,” Liam adds, placing an arm around my shoulder, his grip firm, grounding. I can feel the silent strength he offers, the way he’s holding us all up. Chase steps forward next, his jaw clenched, eyes wet but focused. “To being stronger,” he says, his voice rough with emotion. Not
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