Ian stepped forward, concern etched on his face as he asked, "What happened? Where have you been?"
Suni felt a heavy weight settle in her chest as she stood among the group of people, their gazes burning with an intensity that made her want to shrink away. She knew that they weren't talking to her. Tears welled up in her eyes as she struggled to hold back the emotions that threatened to overwhelm her. But then, she heard Valente's voice, strong and unwavering, as he spoke the words.
"I love her," he said, his voice filled with a depth of feeling that left no doubt in anyone's mind. It was the answer the answer that he wanted to tell, the truth that Suni had always known in her heart.
Suddenly, the weight that had been suffocating her lifted, and Suni felt a sense of freedom wash over her. She knew that the road ahead would not be easy, that there would be challenges and obstacles to overcome, but as long as she had Valente's love, she could face anything.
