Home Was Supposed To Feel Like Relief
The flight back from Singapore felt endless, but Adrian Cole barely noticed the hours. He’d spent three months closing a high-stakes global partnership for his financial technology firm. The deal would make headlines, impress investors, and secure his company for the next decade.
None of it mattered the way one thing did. Hannah. Eight years old.
Curious eyes. A laugh that could soften even the hardest day. She reminded him of her mother, who had been gone for a long time now, leaving Adrian to figure out how to be both parent and protector.
In the backseat of his armored black sedan, Adrian stared at the oversized teddy bear he’d bought at the airport. It was ridiculous, barely fitting beside him, but he could already picture Hannah’s face when she saw it. His driver, Miles, glanced at him through the mirror.
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