Chapter 7 Back To New York

• The hum of the airport surrounds Lila as she pushes the luggage cart toward the arrival area, her eyes scanning the bustling crowd for any sign of her parents. Ava and Liam are already a few steps ahead, eager to explore the new surroundings.
• “Mommy, is this New York?” Ava asks, her voice filled with awe as she looks up at the towering airport ceiling.
• “Yes, sweetheart,” Lila says, her smile soft. “We’re home.”