Chapter 17 - Counting Down the Stars
On New Year's Eve, the city of Boston erupted into a symphony of celebration. From their rooftop terrace overlooking the illuminated harbor and the glowing golden dome of the State House, Julian, Evelyn, and Emma watched the distant fireworks bloom across the night sky.
Bundled in a heavy cashmere blanket together, Evelyn rested her head on Julian’s chest as the final seconds of the year ticked away.
“Ten, nine, eight...” the distant crowds cheered from the streets below.
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Julian looked down at Evelyn, his eyes reflecting the brilliant burst of the first midnight firework. “Happy new year, my love,” he whispered against her hair. “Here’s to every single page we have left to write together.”
“Happy new year,” Evelyn replied, smiling up at him as Emma cheered and waved a sparkler in the frosty air. The past was fully buried, the ledger balanced, and the future stretched out before them—bright, beautiful, and entirely limitless.
