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Without thinking twice, he pulled over and alighted from the car. She had turned around and he could see her clearly now. She was indeed his Zynah. He wanted to rush over to her and beg her to return to him, if he must, but seeing her laughing heartily with the a strange man made Bilal ball his fists.

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Zynah wanted to pay the kiosk owner his money, but Ibrahim did before she could.

"You don't have to do that always, Ibrahim," Zynah politely declined. "I have my own money."

"I know," Ibrahim shrugged. "Keep the change."

Zynah offered a tired smile. "Thanks, Ibrahim."

"Seems Adnan is feeling sleepy," Ibrahim pointed out. "Let me help you. Give him to me."

Zynah handed a sleepy Adnan to Ibrahim. "Go ahead, I need to buy something from that store over there. I'll meet you in the car."

"Alright," Ibrahim replied, and walked away with a now sleeping Adnan in his arms.

Just then, Zynah felt someone grab her arm. At first, she thought it was Ibrahim, but he had ne