“We’re not different,” he said, squeezing her hand. “We’re just two people trying to find our way in this crazy world. And together, we’ll figure it out.”
Lena felt a weight lift from her shoulders as she listened to his words. Maybe he was right. Maybe love wasn’t about finding perfection—it was about finding someone you could be imperfect with.
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### **Page 4: The Turning Point**
Their relationship faced its first real test when Ethan received an offer for a job in another city. It was the opportunity of a lifetime, one he had worked for, but it meant leaving Lena behind.
They sat together on the porch of Lena’s apartment, the cool evening breeze making the leaves rustle. Ethan had just told her the news, and her heart sank. She knew how much this job meant to him, but the thought of being apart from him was unbearable.
“I don’t want to go,” Ethan admitted, his voice heavy with emotion.