CHAPTER SEVENTY TWO –NEVER GIVE UP

On an impulse, she leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on his cheek. Logan looked up at her, surprise and warmth mingling in his eyes. "What was that for?" he asked softly. Deonna smiled. "For trying. For not giving up." As she returned to her seat, Logan felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, they could build something real out of all this chaos. The weeks turned into months, and slowly but surely, things began to change. Maine Enterprises stabilized, its reputation bolstered by the transparent way Logan and Deonna had handled the crisis. The company's stock price began to recover, and new, ethical business practices were put in place. On a personal level, Logan and Deonna continued to work on their relationship. Their counseling sessions became a safe space for them to address their issues and learn to communicate more effectively. One sunny Saturday afternoon, they decided to take a walk in Central Park. Deonna, now in her third trimester, moved more slowly, but Logan mat