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Matchmaking scheme

Author: Angel Ilikah
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

George observed from the doorway as Ariana, Sydney, Charlotte, and even Alec reveled in the joy of baking together. A bittersweet ache tugged at his heart as he witnessed the bond that seemed to effortlessly form among them.

For a moment, he yearned to join the laughter, to be a part of the warmth coming out from the kitchen. The sight of Ariana and Sydney, a picture of a happy family and it stirred conflicting emotions within him, he felt pain for what could have been and jealousy for the shared moments that he was not partaking in.

As the scent of freshly baked cookies wafted towards him, George grappled with the desire to bridge the gap that seemed to widen between them. The carefree atmosphere in the kitchen contrasted sharply with the weight of unspoken tensions that lingered in his heart.

Yet, despite the longing to be a casual participant in this makeshift family scene, a wall of apprehension held him back. The vulnerability of joining in, of acknowledging the emotions he wrest
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