An hour later, she watched as Daniel and Sofia reappeared, the atmosphere around them noticeably shifted. Sofia looked upset, arms crossed defensively, while Daniel appeared shaken, his confident facade cracked.

They exited the airport without a word to each other, their trip canceled before it had even begun. Emily stood quietly, a sense of empowerment settling over her. She didn’t need to confront him, not today, perhaps not ever. The image of them being stopped, the realization of his duplicity laid bare, was enough.