Chapter 50

The sky was grey, a soft mist hanging over the airport like it was trying to match the mood in Sophie’s heart. The car sat quietly by the drop-off lane, engine running low, while her fingers gently touched Mike’s cheek. Their faces were close, breaths mingling in silence. His hands rested at her waist, reluctant to let go. “I wish you didn’t have to go,” he murmured, his voice low.