Georgia's POV
The trees parted, sunlight spilled through, and the moment we stepped onto the sand, my heart practically burst with joy.
Katie was zooming across the water on a jet ski with Liam behind her, both of them screaming and laughing like complete maniacs. She waved wildly the moment she saw us, nearly making Liam lose balance, which only made her laugh harder.
On the beach, a volleyball net had been set up. Ella, Oliver, Evelyn, and Steven were in the middle of an intense match. Ella dove dramatically for the ball, Steven yelled something competitive, Oliver groaned, and Evelyn cheered like she was coaching a national team.
It was chaos. Beautiful, perfect chaos.
