The moment the boy noticed Carole approaching, his eyes widened in surprise, and he quickly diverted his gaze back to the window. “Hi there,” Carole started, trying to sound friendly. “I’ve brought you a nice coloring book, if you’re interested.” But the boy didn’t react at all; he didn’t even glance at Carole’s way.
Knowing she didn’t have much time, Carole quickly put the coloring book and pencils on the boy’s tray table. “If you need anything at all, just wave, okay? I’ll be right at the back,” she offered softly, aiming to instill a sense of safety and warmth. Her eyes lingered on him, searching for any hint of response or comfort in his reaction. Yet, as she hoped to bridge the gap, Carole spotted something moving out of the corner of her eye.