NELLIE AND NAOMI
Nelly received the baby with a smile and said,
“Thank you, Saad.”
“Goodbye,” Saad replied.
Nelly closed the car door. Adel said,
“Goodbye, Saad.”
The car pulled away, leaving the resort behind—leaving behind moments of joy, memories heavy with betrayal, and leaving Saad as well, who stood smiling, behaving as though nothing at all weighed upon her.
Saad turned toward the chalet door, opened it, and went inside. She paused for a few seconds at the threshold, watching the car as it disappeared, then murmured,
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