Chapter 95 The Girl She Used To Be

• The airport buzzed with low hums and intercom announcements. Families hugged tightly, lovers whispered last words, and solo travelers dragged their suitcases with the weight of promises only they understood.
• Zara leaned against a pillar in the departure lounge, arms crossed, watching Chantel adjust the strap of her handbag for the hundredth time. Kemi stood nearby, chewing on a stick of gum and scrolling through her phone, occasionally glancing up.
• “Are you sure you don’t want us to stay until the plane takes off?” Kemi asked, trying to sound casual, though her voice cracked just a little.