CHAPTER 348

ARIA’S POV

Having my family over for dinner feels like a breath of fresh air. The house is filled with laughter and warmth, and for the first time in a long while, everything seems perfect. Neal, Nathan, Dad, and Stella all seem relieved to see me happy, their earlier worries seemingly eased by the sight of me enjoying myself. It’s a comforting feeling, knowing that they are here with me, sharing in this moment of normalcy after all that has happened.

“It’s so nice to see you recovering.”

“It’s thanks to Adam and his care and all of your support.”

As we settle around the dining table, I find myself reminiscing about the good times I used to have with Stella. I turn to her and tell her how much I miss our shopping trips together, the way we used to spend entire afternoons browsing through stores, laughing over the silliest things.

“I miss our shopping spree, Stella… Ha! Ha!”

She smiles warmly and tells me she misses it too. Adam, ever the thoughtful husband, immediately suggests that w