A tall man in a crisp pilot’s uniform stepped out, and the moment his eyes met Melissa’s, he stopped moving.
His eyes widened as he recognized her.
It was him.
Twenty years older, no longer a frightened boy but a grown man, but she could still see traces of that teenager in his features.
“Melissa?” His voice cracked on her name.
A tear slid down his cheek.
Before Melissa could respond, Evan crossed the distance between them and pulled her into a tight embrace.
She felt his shoulders shaking as he held her.
“I can’t believe it’s you,” he said. “I can’t believe you’re here.”
Melissa’s eyes filled with tears.
“Evan,” she whispered. “Look at you.”
He pulled back, wiping his face with the back of his hand, looking suddenly embarrassed.
“I’m sorry, I just… I never thought I’d see you again. I’ve thought about you so many times over the years.”
“Don’t apologize,” Melissa said, her voice thick with emotion.
She gestured to Robert, who stood quietly watching with a soft smile.
“This is my husband, Robert.”
“Sir,” Evan said, shaking Robert’s hand firmly. “Your wife saved my life.”
Robert nodded.
“I’d love to hear that story.”
Evan’s eyes returned to Melissa.
“Can we talk? Do you have time? I know you probably have places to be.”
“We have time,” Melissa assured him.
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