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~Alex's POV

The ride home was quiet, but not awkward. Bella leaned her head against the window, a faint smile playing on her lips. I could tell she was tired, but there was a calm in her I hadn't seen in a while. The night had gone well, better than I expected.

"You alright?" I asked, glancing at her briefly.

She turned her head and looked at me. "Yeah," she said. "Just… happy. And tired."

I gave a small nod and reached over to squeeze her hand. She squeezed back.

When we got home, I parked the car and walked around to open her door. She stepped out slowly, holding the small box with her bracelet.

"I still can't believe you did all this," she said, looking at me with quiet amazement.

"It's your birthday," I replied simply. "And I wanted you to feel seen. You deserve that much."

Inside the house, the lights were soft and the place felt warm. Comfortable. Like a proper home.

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