CHAPTER NINETY - WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND

  "What the hell is going on here?" Nia turned to see Leon striding towards them, his face a mask of confusion and anger. Her heart sank as she realized someone must have overheard and alerted him. Justin's expression twisted into a sneer. "Well, well. If it isn't my dear brother, come to play the hero." Leon reached Nia's side, placing a protective hand on her arm. "What are you doing, Justin? Why are you harassing Nia?" "Harassing?" Justin laughed bitterly. "Is that what you think this is? I'm giving her a choice, Leon. A real choice." The brothers faced each other, years of rivalry and resentment bubbling to the surface. Nia found herself physically standing between them, a literal representation of her emotional state. "Stop it, both of you," she said, her voice shaking. "This isn't helping anyone." Leon's eyes softened as he looked at her. "Nia, are you okay? What's he talking about?" Before Nia could respond, Justin interjected. "Why don't you ask her about her secrets,