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A young woman emerged from the airport, her hand holding that of a small boy. They both looked stylish in their travel outfits. She with her short blond hair styled in loose waves and he peeked out from behind his sunglasses as he scanned the bustling crowd as if looking for someone there.

“Anne!” a voice rang out, cutting through the noise.

The mother and son turned to see a middle-aged woman waving enthusiastically at them.

Her face lit up with joy as their eyes met and she hurried towards them.

“Mom, please be careful,” Nicholas called out with concern in his voice as Ellora reached them, her arms outstretched to hug her precious people who she had missed a lot in the past few months.

Ellora enveloped Anne and Leon in a tight embrace, “Anne, I’ve missed you so much,” she said, her voice thick with emotion. Then, pulling Leon close, she cooed, “Little darling, Grandma’s heart ached to be away from you.”

Leon, replied, “Grandma, my heart ached to be away from you too. I’m so happ