Warmth and Worries ( 306 )

Javier slowly opened his eyes, a soft smile forming on his lips.

The familiar warmth beside him—it wasn't a dream.

Liana was there.

Gloria was there.

Alive. Breathing. Real.

Their gentle sleeping faces made his heart ache—but this time, with overwhelming happiness.

His body was still weak, but he didn't care.

He leaned closer to Liana, brushing a strand of hair away from her face.

Then—he pressed a soft kiss against her lips.

She stirred slightly but didn't wake.

Javier turned toward Gloria next.

Her hair framed her peaceful expression, her soft breathing steady.

He leaned in again—placing a tender kiss on her lips.

Javier felt his chest tighten, his eyes stinging.

It wasn't a dream.

They were real.

He was too happy—

Too happy to contain it.

He buried his face into Liana's shoulder, whispering softly.

"…Thank you for coming back to me."