Chapter 94

• "Funmi, I can't do this without you," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. The weight of the past few weeks had taken its toll on both of us, but standing here now, I realized how much I needed her by my side.
• She looked at me, her eyes filled with a mixture of concern and understanding. "Cole, we've been through so much together. I believe in us. We can rebuild, together."
• Her words were a balm to my weary soul. I reached out, taking her hand in mine, feeling the warmth and strength that had always been there. "Together," I echoed, squeezing her hand gently.