The smell of the airport invaded me before I even left the arrivals area. That mix of coffee, gasoline, and longing always got to me. I had my suitcase in one hand and my phone in the other, waiting for a notification that never came. Nothing from Noah. I sighed and looked up.That's when I saw them.Isa, with her sweet smile and open arms. And my father, serious as always, but with that emotional sparkle in his eyes that he tried to hide. I ran to them, almost tripping in my hurry to feel that familiar hug again. First, I hugged Isa, who wrapped me up tenderly and whispered "my love" in my ear. Then, my father, who held me as if time hadn't passed."We were counting the minutes," Isa said, holding my face between her hands. "So good to see you well, Gi.""I've missed you so much," I said, turning to my father. "You too, Dad.""It's good to have you back," he replied, and despite his restrained tone, there was something more in the way he looked at
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