She pulled back immediately holding my face dramatically.
“You lost weight.”
“No I didn’t.”
“You did.”
“Mom.”
“You don’t eat properly.”
“I literally eat every day.”
“That’s not convincing.”
I laughed helplessly while Kael finally reached us next.
And immediately—
my mood improved.
“Hey troublemaker.”
Kael grinned before hugging me tightly.
At twenty years old, my brother somehow remained the easiest person in the family to love.
“I missed you,” he admitted quietly.
“I missed you more.” I said ruffling his hair
“You've grown taller,what are you eating?” I said trying to check out the height difference.
Kael smiled proudly like he had won something.
Then finally—
my eyes lifted.
Dad stood a little behind them holding luggage calmly.
Older. More tired. Still emotionally
