CHAPTER 46 EMOTIONS

As Madison gazed into Michael's eyes, her heart ached with the weight of his words. She could see the depth of his emotion, the pain and love that had driven him to such a beautiful, but bittersweet truth. They stayed like that for a long moment, hands clasped together, tears silently rolling down their cheeks as they contemplated the thought of their loved ones watching over them from the stars. "I wish I could see them again," Madison whispered, her voice barely a whisper in the still night air. "Me too," Michael whispered back, his voice thick with emotion. * * * * The airport was bustling with people, their footsteps echoing in the vast space as they rushed to catch their flights. Madison stood silently by Michael's side, her heart heavy with the weight of their impending separation. Michael's face was serious, his eyes fixed on the distance as he pulled his suitcase behind him. He stopped for a moment, turning to face Madison, his expression tender and loving as he took h