Chapter 293 Back To California

• The California sun was setting over the horizon, casting an orange glow through the airport windows. Aidan stepped off the plane, holding little Audrey in his arms while Emily walked beside him, her eyes scanning the bustling terminal. It had been a long journey, not just in miles but in the paths their lives had taken to bring them here. Yet now, standing in the heart of California, Aidan felt a sense of calm and belonging that had been missing for a long time.
• As they made their way through the crowd, Aidan spotted Blake, waiting near the entrance. His tall frame was unmistakable, standing out among the sea of people. A wide grin spread across Aidan’s face as he approached his old friend, the years between them fading as if they’d never been apart.
• Blake’s eyes lit up as he saw them, and with a warm smile, he stepped forward. “There he is,” Blake said, his voice filled with genuine joy. He looked Aidan up and down, nodding in approval before his gaze shifted to Emily and Audrey. His smile softened, a hint of pride shining through. “I see you found what you were looking for after all,” he added, his voice a little quieter now. “I’m happy for you, kid.”