36. Their reunion

The sun began its descent, casting a warm golden glow over the small park where a sense of anticipation lingered in the air. Faith stood outside, awaiting Steven's arrival, her heart pounding in her chest, her eyes scanning the empty road for a familiar face.

It had been so many days since she had last seen Erin, her dear friend from her past life that seemed like a distant dream. They had endured unimaginable suffering together, yet their paths had diverged, leaving Faith with a glimmer of hope while Erin remained trapped in the clutches of that cruel and heartless man, Jackson.

Suddenly, Faith's eyes locked onto a figure she thought she would never see again. Erin stood there, her weary eyes filled with a mix of trepidation and relief. Time had etched lines of pain on her face, but Faith recognized the spark of resilience that still burned within her. The weight of their shared past bore heavily upon them, and as they approached each other, their steps hesitant but filled with lon