Chapter 186

“The smoke from that fire was visible from three villages away. We feared Mr. Moosa might have perished as well. But by God’s mercy, he survived, was treated in secrecy, and remained underground until he regained enough strength and strategic advantage. He spent six months in a basement, learning to walk again after his legs were shattered. When he returned, he exacted his vengeance on Ammar Karimi, avenged his father’s death, and then relocated to Pakistan. The killing of Ammar Karimi took less than ten seconds—years of hatred compressed into a single breath. By then, the Karimis had entrenched themselves deeply in the region, with Burhan Karimi controlling central Tehran. Mr. Moosa’s return was methodical, calculated, and every move was part of a larger strategy to regain control and restore the honor of his family.”

Roshanay’s head spun as she tried to absorb the magnitude of what Soraya was telling her. The names and dates blurred together, but the pain behind them was sha