A young woman’s eyes widened in horror as she recognized her wallet among the scattered items. Her hand flew to her mouth, a choked gasp escaping her lips. She looked frantically between the flight attendants and the man in the hoodie, who stood with his head bowed, cheeks flushed with embarrassment.
The scene had turned from a normal flight to a dramatic confrontation, leaving everyone in stunned silence. The atmosphere began to shift as passengers reclaimed their possessions. Relief spread through the cabin, though the space was still filled with whispers and murmurs of disbelief.