The bustling airport of Lyon. Confusion reigned as passengers disembarked, some whispering anxiously, others making hurried phone calls. The boy, silent and withdrawn, was escorted off the plane by Anna, who had not taken her eyes off him since she spotted the unusual gesture.
Once inside the terminal, the crew and passengers were quickly ushered into a secluded area by security personnel. The atmosphere was tense, filled with uncertainty and hushed conversations. Anna stayed close to the boy, feeling a protective instinct she couldn’t quite explain. The man who had been seated next to him was nowhere to be seen, having been swiftly taken away for questioning by the authorities.
