Chapter 7

Echoes of Abandonment

Tragedy strikes as Layan's family moves away unexpectedly. Muhammad feels history repeating, his loved ones leaving him. He questions his worth, a painful echo of his past.

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CHAPTER SEVEN

Echoes of Abandonment

The world, which had only just begun to unfurl its gentle light for Muhammad, decided to snatch it away with a swift, brutal hand. It happened on a Tuesday, a day that had promised the familiar comfort of Layan’s presence after school. He’d lingered by the familiar oak tree at the edge of the school grounds, his gaze fixed on the path she usually took, a faint smile playing on his lips. The usual buzz of departing students faded, replaced by a hollow silence that began to prickle at his unease. He checked his phone, a small knot of anxiety tightening in his chest. No missed calls. No new messages.

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