Chapter 13 - I Returned to the Airport Where My Old Life Ended—and Brought the Family I Built With MeFlight 732 was boarding.
James held my hand.
Adrian carried the luggage.
My mother waved from behind us.
Lila was coming too.
We were traveling to Europe.
Vacation.
Nothing more.
I stood at Gate 12.
The same place.
The same airport.
Different woman.
Adrian looked at me.
“Thinking about running?”
I smiled.
“No.”
“Why?”
“Because this time, I'm leaving because I want to.”
He kissed my forehead.
James tugged my hand.
“Mommy!”
“What?”
“We're going to miss the plane!”
I laughed.
“Yes, we are.”
We boarded.
Seat 12D was still on my ticket.
I looked at it.
Then smiled.
I sat beside Adrian.
He took my hand.
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And for the first time, the plane didn't feel like an escape.
It felt like a beginning.
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