The car ride to the private learning center was quiet, almost too quiet for comfort.Sarah sat at the back, her posture straight but her mind clearly occupied with a thousand thoughts at once, while Aisha sat beside her, hands folded tightly on her lap, fingers intertwined in a way that betrayed her unease.The city outside moved as usual, life continuing as though nothing had happened, but inside that car, there was a heavy stillness that neither of them seemed ready to break.When the car finally pulled to a stop in front of the building, Aisha hesitated before stepping out. Her eyes scanned the environment cautiously, taking in the calm surroundings, the clean structure, the glass doors that reflected a life she had never known. It felt too organized, too peaceful, almost like a world that did not belong to her.For a moment, she remained seated, her body stiff, until Sarah gently placed a hand on her shoulder.“It’s okay,” Sarah said softly, her voice calm but firm. “You don’t hav
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