CHAPTER EIGHTY SEVEN – IS IT ALL FOR NOTHING?

The crisp autumn air, once full of promise, now carried a chill that settled deep in Deonna's bones. As they made their way home, the silence between them spoke volumes about the uncertainty that lay ahead. The confrontation with Emma may have been over, but the real battle—the one to save their marriage and rebuild their trust—was only just beginning. And as the sun began to set, casting long shadows across the city streets, Deonna couldn't help but wonder if the light of their love was strong enough to withstand the darkness that had crept into their lives. The future, once so clear and bright, now seemed shrouded in a fog of doubt and fear. The baby kicked again, a reminder of the innocent life caught in the middle of this emotional maelstrom. Deonna rubbed her belly absently, her mind racing with unanswered questions and unspoken fears. She glanced at Logan, walking beside her with his hands shoved deep in his pockets, his brow furrowed in thought. In that moment, Deonna realize