chapter 67:
As Zina and Omar sat in the car, a heavy silence enveloped them, each lost in their own tumultuous thoughts. The engine hummed softly, a stark contrast to the turmoil that churned within them. The road stretched out before them, an uncertain path leading into the unknown.
Zina's gaze drifted to the rearview mirror, catching a glimpse of Mohammed's reflection. His eyes held a mix of relief and worry, mirroring the emotions etched on her own face. In that fleeting moment, a silent understanding passed between them, a shared acknowledgment of the trials they had endured and the challenges that lay ahead.
Omar's hands tightened on the steering wheel, his jaw clenched in quiet resolve. His gaze flickered to Zina, a silent reassurance that he was by her side, ready to face whatever obstacles may come their way. The weight of their shared experiences hung heavy in the air, binding them together in a web of unspoken camaraderie.