Chapter 20

As the plane came to a stop, Raymond and his family gathered their belongings and made their way through the airport, eager to see his parents who were waiting for them at the arrival gate. As they turned the corner, Raymond spotted his parents standing there with smiles as warm as sunshine.

Mom: (excitedly) "Raymond, my dear boy!"

Dad: (beaming) "Welcome home, son!"

Raymond's eyes welled up with tears of joy, and he rushed forward to embrace his parents tightly.

Raymond: (choked up) "Mom, Dad, it's so good to see you!"

Mom: (teary-eyed) "Oh, we've missed you so much!"

Dad: (patting Raymond's back) "We're so proud of you, son."

Wife: (grinning) "Thank you both for having us."

Mom: (hugging Raymond's wife) "Oh, you're family now! Welcome!"

Emily, the little girl with a heart full of curiosity, tugged at her grandmother's hand.

Emily: (excitedly) "Grandma, I want to see the castle!"

Mom: (laughing) "Of course, my sweet Emily! You'll love it!"

With hearts full of happiness, they all made