Chapter 1

To get to Florida for my medical appointment, I rushed to the airport early in the morning, only to be denied boarding by my husband, Captain Ethan.

"The flight's oversold. Take the next one."

I pulled out my appointment confirmation and begged him to let me on the plane.

"I went through so much to get this specialist appointment.

If I miss it, I don't know how long I'll have to wait.

The doctor said my illness can't be delayed. Our son, Leo, is only three. He can't grow up without a mother."

He replied sternly, "Rules are rules. Even if you're family, no exceptions."

Just then, I saw Chloe, the underprivileged student I'd sponsored, arrive late but board smoothly. I was furious.

"I was here two hours before her! Even if it's oversold, shouldn't I be boarding and she rebooking?!"

He flung my hand away, irritated. "Can't you be a little kinder? What are you arguing with a young girl for?

She's never been to Disney. What's wrong with letting her go? And stop trying to manipulate me by faking an illness. You'll set a bad example for our son."