Chapter 51

• Darius
• The airport was bustling with people coming and going, but my focus was solely on my parents as they made their way toward me. Mom’s face was lit up with excitement, while Dad walked at a more leisurely pace, rolling their suitcases behind him.
• The moment she reached me, Mom pulled me into a tight hug, squeezing me like she hadn’t seen me in years. "Oh, Darius, my baby! You look so handsome!" she gushed, pulling back to cup my face. "Are you eating well? Have you been getting enough rest? You work too much!"