Chapter 99

• "You've all come so far," Nicole remarked, to the group of people sitting around her. "You've faced unimaginable hardships, but you've found the strength within yourselves to rise above them. You're warriors, every single one of you."
• "Thank you, Charlene," an older woman chorused. An applause resounded around the circular space formed by a group of chairs.
• Nicole's heart warmed as she took her hand. She was happy with the progress she had made, but at the same time, she didn't know why thoughts of Nicole drifted into her consciousness.