As Dana was led away by the officers, a swirl of emotions engulfed her mind—betrayal, confusion, and an overwhelming sense of disbelief. Her thoughts raced as she tried to comprehend the situation. How had drugs ended up in her bag? And why was Caleb standing there, watching her with that unsettling smile? Something was terribly wrong.
The walk through the bustling airport, flanked by stern officers, felt surreal. Around her, travelers moved oblivious to her plight, engrossed in their own journeys. Dana’s heart pounded in her chest like a drumbeat, each step amplifying a growing sense of dread.
Upon reaching the airport’s security office, Dana was placed in a stark, windowless room. A single table and two chairs occupied the space, and the fluorescent lights buzzed ominously overhead. She sank into one of the chairs, her mind still reeling.
