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"Is everything okay?" Amy's voice broke through my thoughts.

"Uh, yeah...it's fine," I replied, trying to sound composed despite the turmoil within.

"You look worried, Raven. Can I help with something?" Amy asked, her concern evident in her eyes as she stood in front of me.

"No, there's no need, everything is under control. Let's decorate these cookies now," I suggested, attempting to steer the conversation back to a more neutral ground. She nodded in agreement.

Thankfully, she didn't press further with questions, and we delved into the task at hand. As we worked side by side, I couldn't help but admire her genuine passion for baking and decorating. Her smile as she meticulously crafted each cookie spoke volumes about her love for this art.

"Do you know that decorating is basically Eve's job?" she mentioned as we worked.

"No, I had no idea," I replied, genuinely surprised. The mention of Eve's name caused a slight pang in my chest, but I kept my emotions concealed. There was so much a
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