[Music recommendation: Aaryan Shah - Vienna]
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With Cece and Eve locked into a heartwarming hug, there was still a difference in their strength that made Ivan speak up at once and gently remind her, "Easy on your grip, Cece."
"Oh my," Cece loosened her hold immediately and pulled back, only to look at Evelyn through tears that continued to slip freely from her eyes, her smile trembling but bright as she drew her into another fierce embrace and said, "I missed you."
"Me too, Cece," Eve whispered softly, her voice was thick with emotion as tears escaped her. They stayed like that for a couple of more seconds before they finally pulled away, even though neither of them felt quite ready to let go.
"Glad to have you back, safe and sound," another voice said, drawing her attention, and Evelyn turned to meet pale blue eyes with her deep blue ones.
With a gentle smile on his face, Edward stepped forward, and Eve moved to hug him next.
