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Chapter 98

Author: ONYINYE
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**Turning Points**

The evening sun cast a golden hue over the hospital grounds as Andrew and Isabelle stood outside Clara’s room. The events of the past weeks had drained them both emotionally, but this day felt different—a quiet resolution hung in the air.

Inside the room, Clara sat upright, her complexion improving as her treatment began to take effect. Her gaze lingered on Michael, who held her hand tightly, his usual arrogance replaced by something uncharacteristic: vulnerability.

“Michael,” she began softly, her voice steadier than it had been in weeks, “I’ve been thinking a lot about us—about everything. This child... it’s a chance for us to start over, isn’t it?”

Michael nodded, his throat tight. “It is, Clara. And I’m not going to let you down this time.”

Clara’s lips curved into a small smile. “I hope you mean that, because this child deserves better than we’ve been. They deserve a family, Michael. A real one.”

Michael swallowed hard, nodding again. “You’re right. I’ve
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