Debra’s POV:


    I offered some soothing words, attempting to reassure Zoe.


    “Perhaps Danielle is just letting her inner child out, not having to think too much.


    ”


    Zoe responded with a faint smile, sipping from her ss and remained reticent.


    It was evident that beneath her serene exterior, there was more than met the eye.


    I sensed her foul mood.


    “Zoe, take it slow.


    Drinking too fast can get you to ces you don’t want.


    ”


    “I don’t care if I get a bit tipsy.


    I’ve resolved to put all my troubles on the back burner, Debra.


    Right now, let’s revel in the moment.


    ”


    I watched her downing one ss after another, my unsaid words refusing toe forth.


    She exhibited an uncanny openness.


    “Everyone, please stop!”


    Abruptly, the noisy music stopped, and Caleb’s voice reverberated throughout the big bar.


    He ascended the stage, a beaming smile on his face, and extended an invitation.


    “I’ll be hosting Sally and Carlos’ nuptials the day after tomorrow.


    If you’re free, join us in celebrating their union and relish the festivities.


    ”


    “Congrattions! That’s great!”


    The crowd erupted in cheers, converging on Sally and Carlos, offering their sincerest wishes, “Congrattions! This is splendid!”


    “Thank you!” Sally and Carlos grinned broadly as they expressed their gratitude to everyone.


    “Time really does fly! They’re getting hitched so fast!” Amidst the jubtion, Zoe sighed and approached with her wine ss.


    She shared a toast with Carlos.


    “Carlos, Sally, here’s to your happiness.


    ”


    “Thank you!” Carlos raised his ss, downing the contents, forgetting the quarrel he had with Zoe.


    Seeing the interaction between Zoe and Carlos, Caleb and I exhaled a collective sigh of relief.


    The joyful music resumed, and the revelers lost themselves in the euphoria of the moment.


    After a few rounds, they abandoned themselves to the dance floor, transforming the bar into a realm of unadulterated bliss, a stark contrast to the world beyond its doors.


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    “Tonight, just bask in the joy and make merry.


    I’ll be footing the bill for everyone!” Caleb boisterously dered.


    The news electrified the crowd, and the atmosphere reached its zenith.


    Caleb and I had put everything in order.


    After settling the bill, we made our exit unnoticed.


    Home beckoned us, for Dn had been released from the hospital, and two cherubic children eagerly awaited our return.


    Stealthily entering our ce, we found Dn and Elena perched on the sofa.


    Their eyes were closed, clutching the remote control.


    The television continued to broadcast their beloved cartoon.


    Caleb and I muted the TV discreetly and wanted to carry the slumbering children back to their beds.


    Yet, as we ascended the staircase, Dn abruptly stirred, a look of trepidation etched on his face as he cried out, “No!”


    Clearly, his dreams haunted him.


    His eyes, welled up with tears, were fixed on me, and he clung to me with a desperation that sent shivers down my spine.