Chapter 44:

Kira’s POV:

The next week passed in a blur, a whirlwind of emotions and events that left me both exhilarated and unsettled.

Mom had recovered enough to return to her corporate job, her strength and resilience shining through as she resumed her daily routine. The house felt livelier with her presence, her footsteps echoing in the hallway, the familiar clatter of dishes in the kitchen, and her soft