As the clock ticked towards boarding time, Jeremy sat quietly at Gate 17, scrolling through his phone and trying to pass the time until his flight to Denver. It was a typical afternoon at the bustling airport, with the mix of travelers in various states of patience and impatience. Jeremy wasn’t in a rush, but he was eager to arrive at his destination for a long-awaited family reunion. Seated comfortably with his backpack tucked beneath his chair, Jeremy barely noticed the woman approaching until she was standing directly in front of him. She was in her late 50s, wearing a...
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