Vincent's expression darkened like a storm cloud, and he immediately moved to get off the plane.I grabbed his arm, feeling the tension in his muscles."Let me go. You wait here."He turned to look at me, his eyes flashing with protective fury."Catherine, you don't need to face them. I can handle this.""No," I said firmly. "Some things need to be said clearly. By me."Vincent studied my face for a long moment, then nodded reluctantly."If they so much as raise their voices at you, I'm coming out there."I squeezed his hand briefly, then stepped off the plane.The runway was cold and windy, but I barely felt it. Marcus and Ryan were indeed kneeling on the tarmac, their expensive clothes wrinkled and dirty from pressing against the concrete.When Marcus saw me approaching, his entire face lit up with desperate hope."Catherine! I knew you wouldn't refuse to see me! I knew you still cared!"He tried to stand, but I held up a hand that stopped him cold."Stay on your knees. It suits you.
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