Chapter 20

The cab pulls up into the loading zone to let me out. The driver gets out to help me with my bag. "Thank you!" I say, handing him a tip and giving a slight wave. I walk into the airport and head straight for the baggage check-in. "Hello Miss, where are we flying to today?" the guy behind the counter asks. "New York. I already bought a ticket, but I need to fly out as soon as possible," I told him. "Okay, that's no problem. We can switch you to the flight that leaves in 20 minutes, and it's not full. It will be terminal 22. You can have a seat in that section, and they will announce it soon," the clerk directs, handing me the ticket. "Thank you," I tell him and walk to the designated section, taking a seat.

Malachi's POV

I shoved the front door with so much force it falls off its hinges. All the people that came for the baby's announcement stand there with their eyes wide. I rush my father, slamming him against the wall, picking him up by the collar. "If she leaves and never re