Chapter 102

As the night fell, darkness enveloped Beijing Capital International Airport as John arrived. Feeling the urgency to reach his destination, he wasted no time in hailing a taxi. Upon entering the cab, he swiftly conveyed the address to the driver.

"Haidian," he uttered.

The driver, understanding the implications of the late hour, advised in English, "Sir, it will take quite a while to get there. It might be better to wait until tomorrow."

Disappointed but not deterred, John replied, "Hmm, alright then. Just take me to the nearest hotel, please." With that, the taxi began its journey, whisking him away.

John let out a sigh and attempted to relax during the drive. As the minutes ticked by, he retrieved his phone from his pocket and gazed affectionately at a picture displayed on its screen. Softly, he spoke to himself, "I hope sleep finds me tonight. Otherwise, my thoughts will inevitably drift back to you, Yana. I miss you alrea