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    Reaching her limit, Elyse grabbed Tracy’s arm and steered her toward the door. “Regardless of whether you said it, let’s step outside. We need a serious chat.”


    Tracy gave a nod and followed Elyse outside.


    “What do his parents think? With you spending each day helping him with his rehab, have they started to warm up to you?” Elyse asked, her curiosity piqued.


    Pausing briefly, Tracy nodded. “I believe so. They’ve shown a lot of gratitude for my support. They even apologized for their earlier behavior.”


    “They actually apologized? I can’t believe it. I never thought they’d admit they were wrong.” Elyse was taken aback.


    Tracy exhaled deeply. “It’s all soplicated. Things with Shaun are improving, but I’m unsure about our future. For now, my focus is on his recovery.”


    “And what about after he recovers?” Elyse asked softly.


    Uncertainty flickered in Tracy’s eyes. “I’m not sure, Elyse. My views on marriage have changed. It doesn’t feel secure anymore; it feels more like a source of anxiety.”


    After a brief pause, Elyse responded gently, “Whatever you decide, remember I’m here for you.”


    A rare, soft smile appeared on Tracy’s lips. “You’ve always been my constant, always there for me. Even when I make horrible decisions and everything falls apart, you never judge. You simplyfort me and help me find a way forward.” She stopped for a moment, trying…


    To find the right words, Tracy paused. “It’s difficult to put into words how much that means to me. All I know is that with you, I feel secure.”


    Elyse tenderly patted Tracy’s shoulder. “All I want is for you to be happy.”


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    Tracy’s eyes shimmered with tears. “I wish the same for you.”


    They exchanged a knowing smile, a deep mutual understanding passing between them.


    Meanwhile, Shaun grew restless inside. He pressed his face against the window, searching for Tracy.


    Elyse shook her head. “We need to work on his dependency issues. It’s bing overwhelming.”


    Tracy grimaced. “You don’t know the half of it. He’s even more clingy when we’re alone. It’s a lot to handle.”


    Elyse said, “Honestly, I don’t know how you do it. I couldn’t.”


    Tracy let out a sigh. The truth was, she was barely managing herself. Shaun had once been so distant. But now? He was like a clingy kid.


    Elyse gave her friend a gentle push. “Go ahead, get back inside. Shaun’s a proud man, but right now, he’d rather take your ps than argue. He’spletely under your control.”


    Tracy nodded. “I understand. Go ahead if you need to. His rehab has only just begun.”


    She returned to the rehab room, and Shaun immediately clung to her like a lifeline.<fn731c> Official source is findnovel</fn731c>


    Elyse smiled to herself, realizing that despite its unconventional nature, their dynamic seemed to work. After a moment, she turned and walked away.


    Peyton’s birthday coincided with Dolores’s trial.


    While Tracy and Shaun were absent, Elyse persuaded Chloe to apany her as an observer.


    Unlike Corrie, who had epted her family’s virtual disownment and her verdict without appeal, Dolores fought desperately against her fate. The thought of imprisonment terrified her beyond measure.


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