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Amber's POV: I snapped the book shut as if I had stumbled upon an earth-shattering secret. My heart pounded wildly in my chest, and it felt like the weight of the world was pressing on my vision. Hesitantly, I glanced at Sidney. He was already sound asleep, his steady breathing filling the quiet room. Relieved that he wouldn't notice me, I exhaled softly and reopened the book to that page. My fingers unconsciously traced over the words—over my own name printed there. The touch sent a jolt through me, making my fingertips tremble. As I stared at the description of the five love languages, my mind couldn't help but wander back to my moments with Sidney: Words of affirmation. Hadn't I told him he could step out of his room if he wanted? Quality time. Did the celebration that night coun