The urgency of the message hit him hard, and a wave of anxiety washed over him. What was happening? He glanced around the cabin, desperately searching for any signs of trouble, but all he saw were the ordinary faces of his fellow passengers, oblivious to the unfolding drama.
Feeling a surge of panic, Kevin scribbled a hurried reply: “What do you mean?” His palms became clammy with sweat as he awaited the boy’s response. Every moment felt like an eternity. When the notebook finally returned, it was blank.