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Pearl smiled, her eyes shining with emotion. "Thank you, Alex. For being there for me, for making me laugh, for everything."

After dinner, they took a leisurely walk in the park, enjoying the fresh air and each other's company. As they walked, Alex felt a sense of peace and contentment that he had never experienced before. Pearl had a way of making everything feel better, and he was grateful for her presence in his life.

As they walked back to Pearl's apartment, Alex felt his heart pounding in his chest. He wanted to kiss her, to tell her how much he cared about her. But as they said goodbye at her doorstep, he simply hugged her tightly, feeling the warmth of her embrace and the gentle rise and fall of her chest.