On the Terrace
As Emily asked her question, everyone's eyes turned to Amber, waiting for her answer.
Amber: "I… don't really know." 😕
Children: "Huh?" 😶
Amber smiled softly, a glimmer of wisdom in her eyes.
Amber: "I mean… what you all just said is true. But the thing about love is… when you can't explain it in words, that's when it really is love. You don't define it, you feel it. You can't just say 'I love you'—you have to live it, feel it, every single moment. Each word, each glance, each touch… it matters. When you can't put it into words, that's when it's real love." 😊
She paused, letting her words sink in.
Amber: "Listen carefully, there are some things in life you must experience to understand. Beauty fades with time… but love? Love lasts forever. Even when everything else changes, love remains." 🥰
Children: "Okay…" 🤩
Her words hung in the air like a gentle lesson, leaving everyone thoughtful and a little inspired.
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Later, in the bedroom
All four kids were tucked in bed—Lussy, Emily, Thomas, and Justin—but the atmosphere was different.
Justin lay awake, staring at the ceiling, his mind replaying Amber's words. "She's beautiful… but is it just affection? Or something more? I have to figure this out… I can't give up." 😎
Lussy, half-asleep, murmured to herself: "It's normal to have a crush… why did she make it sound like such a big deal?" 😤
Emily, sitting cross-legged on her bed, whispered determinedly: "When I can't explain my feelings… that's when I'll know who to marry." 😤
Thomas grinned at Emily: "Then I'll marry someone just like sis." 😤
Meanwhile, Justin quietly clenched his fists under the covers, thinking about Amber, her words, and the feeling he couldn't quite define—but knew was stirring deep inside him.
The room was filled with quiet determination, curiosity, and a faint buzz of emotions, as each child processed the lessons of love in their own way.
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