MINAH once again found herself frozen in place, unable to take another step as the door to the chapel where her parents lay was just a few strides away.
From the murmurs and voices she heard, she knew her parents were already there. Guests were starting to arrive to pay their respects.
Asher noticed her pause and stopped alongside her.
"Is something wrong?" he asked.
Behind her sunglasses, tears began to form again in Minah’s eyes. She took a deep breath and shook her head, trying to clear the lump in her throat. But the ache remained, lodged tightly in her chest.
“Lady Minah,” James greeted as he approached with Asher. “Your parents are inside. Stay strong,” he reminded her gently.
Minah nodded. But deep down, she didn’t know how. It was one thing to think you could handle something
