She sighed deeply.

« I would have loved you in that little house. »

Tears filled his eyes.

« I know that now. »

After a long pause, she stepped closer.

« But if we’re going to have a future together, there can be no more tests. No more pretending. No more fear. »

He nodded immediately.

« No more secrets. »

She smiled softly.

« Good. »

Then she reached for his hand.

Because trust, once broken, can only be rebuilt with honesty.

A year later, they returned to the same street together.

The old house was still there, but it looked different now.

Fresh paint covered the cracked walls. A new roof replaced the rusted zinc sheets. The broken fence had been repaired.

Inside, the space had been transformed into a community center where children could read, study, and receive free tutoring after school.

Above the entrance hung a simple sign:

The Together House.

When reporters asked Dazibo why he invested in restoring such a forgotten place, he smiled and looked at Tama.

« Because this is where I learned the difference between someone who loves your success and someone who loves your soul. »

Tama squeezed his hand.

And this time, there were no more tests.

Only truth.