As Liam exited the plane, a few passengers gave him nods of quiet approval. Clara followed behind, avoiding everyone’s gaze. Her earlier arrogance seemed to have dissolved into quiet shame. Atlas returned to Liam’s side, a silent reminder of the lesson Clara had been forced to learn—the power of calm in the face of frenzy.
As Liam exited the airport, a sense of peace settled over him. The ordeal finally ended, and he had kept his composure throughout. Atlas, his constant companion, walked quietly beside him, almost unaware of how he had turned a situation on its head. Liam smilingly patted him and said, “What a lovable boy you are!”