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Chapter 85
DANTE'S POV
As we walked through the airport, Olivia and I couldn't help but hold hands, our fingers intertwined like our lives. We had just booked our flights back to Philly, back to Wexford Ivy, and reality was starting to sink in.
We found our gate and settled into the waiting area, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of travelers rushing to their destinations.
As we boarded the plane and found our seats, I couldn't help but think about how far we'd come. We sat on the plane, and I thought about the crazy Christmas break we had. It wasn't just a short trip home. We had gone home for the holidays, expecting a relaxing time. But our lives got turned upside down.
My dad got arrested and put in jail for somethi
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