Storm gently wrapped his hand around her, embracing the warmth of her hug as if it were a lifeline.
In that tender moment, he felt a profound connection, his heart melting with a mixture of vulnerability and affection.
It was as if the storm within him had finally found solace in her embrace, each beat of his heart resonating with the soothing cadence of her presence.
He pulled her closer, his eyes still fixed on the two stunned people in the room with them.
Seth was quick to snap out of the shock and look away, an awkward look painting his face.
Amanda, on the other hand, maintained a steely gaze that seemed to bore a hole through Ellie's back.
Her brows furrowed in silent chagrin, betraying a mixture of disappointment and frustration. The weight of unspoken words hung heavy in the air as Amanda grappled with the emotions simmering beneath the surface. It was as if the intensity of her stare sought to convey a message, one Ellie was not ready to receive or understand.
