As they walked, Chloe felt a shift in the air—a sense of openness, as if they had entered a wide clearing.“We’re here,” Leo said, his voice dropping into a softer tone.He guided her to sit down on a blanket that was spread beneath the shade of a towering oak tree. Chloe’s hand brushed against the fabric, and she could feel the slight rise of its woven texture.“What is this?” she asked, her curiosity piqued.“A picnic,” Leo replied. “Nothing extravagant, but I thought it might be nice to get away for a bit.”Chloe reached out hesitantly, her fingers brushing the edge of a wicker basket. “You planned all this?”“Of course,” Leo said, his tone light but sincere. “You’ve been through so much, Chloe. You deserve a break.”She took a moment to reply, feeling the impact of his thoughtfulness around her. “Thank you,” she said quietly, her voice almost breaking.“Don’t thank me yet,” Leo teased. “The sandwiches might be terrible.”Chloe let out a soft laugh, the sound surprising even hersel
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