HAZEL COLLINS POVThe landing at JFK International Airport was flawless. Trust Caleb to always be perfect at his job. But as the commercial aircraft finally came to a complete halt at the private VIP terminal gate, the smooth, predictable ride ended. The real turbulence of my life was waiting for me right outside my private suite door.I tightened my grip on the expensive leather strap of my designer handbag, taking a slow, steadying breath to calm the sudden racing of my pulse. "Leo, Luna, do you have your small backpacks ready?""Yes, Mommy," Luna chirped instantly, already standing perfectly by the suite door in her bright pink travel jacket. "I packed my coloring books, my box of crayons, and my stuffed bunny. I didn't leave anything behind."Leo just gave a quiet, solemn nod, adjusting the heavy straps of his dark blue backpack. He stood incredibly close to me, his tiny shoulders squared with an intense, unyielding posture, looking less like a typical five-year-old child and more
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