Chapter 15

• he moment they walked away:
• The ridiculing remarks lingered in the air like smoke, stinging and suffocating. They taunted Naomi, but they also struck Claire sharply, reminding her of where she stood and what she fought for. Without a second thought, Claire rushed forward. The moment Godson raised his fist, she threw herself between him and Kenzo, her small frame shielding him.
• Her voice trembled, but her resolve was unshakable.