Chapter 226
Dorothea’s heart squeezed tight. “What did he write p>
The guy stood up and pointed at the blue letters, looking honestly outraged. “I have
to hand it to him. He’s not even young anymore, but he’s pulling this kind of move? He wrote ‘Dorothea’ right here p>
“He said the name was already there, but it had faded so much you could barely see it, so he went over it again. I honestly can’t believe it p>
Dorothea’s hands shook as she pulled out her phone. “Hey, can you check? Is this the person you’re talking about p>
He glanced at her screen. “Yeah, that’s definitely him p>
Then something clicked for him. “Wait, the name he wrote, that’s you, isn’t it p>
Dorothea didn’t answer. She just looked up at the red wall, her eyes stinging with tears.
The guy watched as tears started streaming down her face, one after another. “Hey, why are you crying? Is it really that touching p>
Dorothea wiped her cheeks, her voice barely steady. “Thank you p>
She finally realized she’d been the only one who didn’t get it.
The guy scratched his head, watching her jog away. “What is this, some kind of drama scene p>
Dorothea drove to the airport and bought the fastest ticket she could find headed south.
She sat in the waiting lounge, completely lost in thought.
D.L. Those were her initials.
The name on the red wall was hers too.
She’d given Latham cruise tickets, and in the end, they were the ones who went on board.
She’d given him basketball tickets, and he’d been mad for two days after.
For the first time, Dorothea wanted to see someone so badly she couldn’t think straight. She wanted to tell Latham she finally knew the answer.
She wanted to tell him that if it was him, she was willing to give love a try.
Latham wasn’t supposed to come back until tomorrow, but waiting was impossible. She wanted to see him today.
She wanted to look into his eyes and say it herself.
Latham’s eyes were bloodshot as he looked at his assistant. “You handle the rest. Book me the soonest flight back to Cabinda p>
“But sir, isn’t it a bad look if you miss tomorrow’s signing p>
This was the first time Latham was dropping everything for someone.
“Just tell them I have the flu and don’t want to risk spreading it. That’s why I’m not coming p>
The assistant just nodded. “Okay p>
Latham barely made it to the airport when his phone started vibrating in his pocket.
He glanced at the screen and picked up. “Hello p>
“Hey, Latham, where’s your hotel? I’m in Solenia. Can I come see you p>
His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed, voice a little rough. “Where are you right now p>
“I’m at the airport exit, about to grab a cab p>
He caught the sound of announcements in the background and spun around, already running for the exit “Wait there. I’m coming to get you p>
Dorothea stared at her phone after the call ended, frowning a little.
She’d come here to confess to him, but wasn’t it kind of lame to let Latham come pick her up?
Latham’s heart was pounding faster than his feet as he ran.
The airport announcements, suitcase wheels rolling past, every sound blurred into a buzz.
All that mattered was getting to the exit.
He reached it, bent over and catching his breath, eyes searching the crowd like he was looking for a lifeline.
Then he saw her. Long hair, standing on tiptoe, looking around.
He didn’t even think. He closed the distance, wrapped her up in his arms from behind, holding her tight.
Dorothea spun around, startled, catching a whiff of his familiar, clean scent. “Latham p>
He hugged her close, his chin resting
on top of her head, breathing her in. His voice was low and muffled
“Does this count as a surprise
Dorothea could feel her ears burning. She turned to face him, her eyes bright as she looked up at his
messy hair”Latham, I have an
I an
answer p>
Tears welled up as she said it, slow and clear. “Latham, I like you p>
He looked down at her, grinning, that smile impossible to hide. “What do you know, I
like you too p>