He bent his knees. The world tilted slightly. Something in his chest—a knot he hadn’t named—loosened a thread.
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As they moved into a downward dog, the tension began to shift. It wasn't a sudden breakthrough, but a series of small "patches" over the holes in their relationship. When Leo stumbled during a balancing tree pose, he didn't pull away in embarrassment; instead, he let out a short, surprised laugh. Sarah laughed back, losing her own balance in the process. "Okay, okay, focus," she teased, catching her breath.
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