~Joanna
I woke up feeling lighter than I had in ages. The weight that used to press down on my chest every morning seemed to have lifted, replaced with a warmth I hadn't felt in years. A smile crept across my face as I stretched my arms, welcoming the soft sunlight streaming through the curtains.
It had been a few days since Lanre apologized—an apology I never expected but desperately needed. Ever since that moment, he'd been nothing but kind and attentive. The tense, angry atmosphere that once clung to our home like a shadow had dissipated, replaced by an unfamiliar sense of peace. It felt like I could finally breathe again.
Throwing the covers aside, I jumped out of bed, my heart fluttering with excitement. Today was going to be different. Today was my first day at Lanre’s office—
