When Charlotte finished the security check, Aiden had also completed his.
They walked to the boarding hall together, maintaining a distance and not talking much along the way.
Once they reached the hall, they sat down in empty seats, with Aiden taking the seat next to Charlotte.
He immediately pulled out his phone, seemingly busy with work.
Charlotte didn't disturb him. Her gaze slowly moved from the people passing through the terminal to the view outside the window.
The sky was gradually darkening.
The tarmac was illuminated with bright lights, planes were taking off and landing, and the mix of night and lights deepened the feeling of departure.
She thought again about the call from Ethan that was answered only to be hung up. Her thumb traced the edge of her phone, and she realized
