Chapter 141

• As the couple approached the airport exit, the automatic double doors, made of gleaming glass and stainless steel, slid open with a soft whoosh, revealing a warm glow of sunlight. The doors framed a vibrant scene: a bustling curb lined with taxis, ride-share services, and private cars, their drivers eagerly awaiting passengers. Beyond the vehicles, a clear blue sky stretched out, dotted with only a few wispy clouds.
• They both stepped through the doorway, feeling the temperature shift from the cool, air-conditioned terminal to the gentle warmth of the outside air.
• Ivy had her hand intertwined with Zack's; her usually wide smile she gave off during the vacation had dissipated and was replaced by a slight wry smile. Knowing what awaited her-the fight for her career, new plans for her major breakthrough, and, of course, the new profound relationship with her partner.