Amber
I swallowed hard, pushing the thought away.
I had accepted long ago that love and romance weren’t in my destiny.
And that was okay. I chose to focus on what really mattered—my daughter, my career, my family.
The plane jolted slightly as it began its descent. I exhaled slowly, gripping my hands together.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Las Vegas, Nevada. Please remain seated until we have reached the gate and the seatbelt sign has been turned off."
My heart pounded.
I was home.
Ian glanced at me, his lips quirking up. "Ready to see your little girl?"
A breathless laugh escaped me. "More than anything.”
The moment my feet touched solid ground, my heart pounded with anticipation. I clutched my luggage tightly, scanning the crowd eagerly, and then—I saw them. Ichika, Ken, and Evalie stood near the terminal, searching for me with the same desperation I felt in my chest.
"Mommy!" Evalie’s voice rang out, high and excited, before I could even take another step.
Tears stung my eyes as
