Expressing her gratitude, the aunt nodded graciously toward Carole. “Thank you for looking out for him,” she said genuinely. “Even though it wasn’t what you thought, I’m glad there are still people out there who act when they think they see danger.”
Watching the woman and the boy exit the plane, Carole couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief mixed with lingering regret. Despite the resolution, she knew she had to learn from her mistake and strive to do better in the future.