Kate’s POV

I sat on my bed, letting the reality of this message sink in completely. All the loneliness, all the patience, it was all about to pay off. It felt like a dream come true, a dream I had been waiting for so long.

In a rush of enthusiasm, I typed a reply quickly, trying to channel all the feelings that were pressing to come out.

[I'm so happy to hear that, Erlan! I can't wait to see you. I miss you too, and I'll be waiting with great enthusiasm. See you in a week, honey.]

After sending the message, I smiled widely. The thought of the coming week...