Anonymous POV
A decade had passed since that graduation day at Malcolm X College. The caps had been tossed, the diplomas framed, and the youthful dreams of their past had transformed into the reality of adulthood.
Chicago had always been home, but now, it was more than just a city; it was the foundation of their lives. Sade and Isla had stayed rooted in their hometown, building families, careers, and a bond that had only strengthened with time.
Sade, now 28, walked briskly through the halls of Northwestern University Hospital. Her white lab coat flared slightly as she turned a corner, a clipboard in one hand and her phone in the other. She was reviewing trial results for a new migraine medication when her phone vibrated with an incoming call.
Isla.
Sade smiled before answering. "What
