Sidney turned his head, his gaze landing on Aveline. The moonlight fell softly on her, casting a gentle, ethereal glow over her figure, especially her rounded belly. She looked radiant as if wrapped in a halo of quiet serenity. Her eyes, full of warmth and calm, met his. For some reason, the restless frustration Sidney had been carrying all evening seemed to ease. He let out a small, bitter smile. "Aveline, how have you been lately?"

She nodded, offering a simple, "Pretty good."

Sidney sighed. "I wish I could say the same. I've realized something important about myself, but things weren't so clear in the beginning. Now I'm stuck-unsure how to move forward."

Aveline took a moment to process his words, her expression thoughtful.

"Then show your sincerity," she finally said. "It takes time, but others will see your true feelings if you're genuine. Be patient."

Sidney nodded, appreciating her advice. "You're right."

He smiled again, though this time it held a bit more warmth. "Seeing you so happy now... I'm really glad for you."

Aveline smiled softly. "We'll all find happiness in the end."

for a moment by the pool,

fingers lightly resting on the rim of her wine glass, though she hadn't taken a sip. She looked pensive, lost

back inside, and Sidney turned, only to notice Maria standing alone not far away. Her elegant dress hugged her frame, highlighting her graceful posture as she

for the night?" he asked when

nodded. "Yeah, I'm tired. I was thinking of heading

you

shook her head lightly. "We've both had drinks. I've

didn't miss a beat. "In that case, mind

insects and the soft ripple of water from the pool. His eyes,

the nearby lights.

the evening, softening the edges of the moment. His gaze, usually guarded, seemed to hold a hint of something softer, something she hadn't noticed

her see things differently. Or maybe... she really had noticed something different about Sidney tonight. His eye's never seemed so

curving her lips. "Alright, but

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