James’s Oblivious Joy
James, blissfully unaware, turned to Lisa with an excited grin. ‘Guess what! I got promoted last week!’ he shared, and Lisa’s face lit up instantly.
She congratulated him warmly, their conversation a bubble of positivity in the tense room. It was nice seeing them so happy, especially since the storm was still quietly brewing beneath everything.
James’s unapologetic joy was a breath of fresh air, offering a serene moment before reality hit.