Chapter 55

Just then, an announcement echoed through the airport. "Attention, passengers. Due to severe weather conditions, all flights have been delayed for your safety. Departure times are currently undetermined..." Wren's exhaustion vanished instantly. He bolted upright and rushed to find an airport staff member to confirm the details. But the response was the same: all flights were canceled, and departure times were postponed indefinitely. His heart sank. Pulling out his phone, he quickly relayed the update to Liam and asked him to rebook his flight to Larkston as soon as possible. With that settled, Wren chose to stay at the airport. He couldn't risk missing any updates and wanted to ensure he was ready to board the moment flights resumed. The night stretched on, restless and heavy. Wren couldn't sleep, his mind consumed with thoughts of Clara. It rained through the night, finally easing off around 9:00 am. Clara woke up feeling more refreshed than she had in days. After heatin