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Their interactions become lighter, with moments of genuine connection—Tessa cooking dinner, helping in the yard, and sharing quiet time. These small gestures are framed as the first soft turns toward reconciliation. She admits feeling restless and bored, acknowledging her need for a different kind of connection—one that doesn’t threaten the stability Grant seeks.
The narrative reflects this gradual shift in atmosphere, highlighting how small acts of kindness and honesty begin to replace the chaos of the past. Despite the tension, moments of tenderness and shared effort reemerge.