Daniel's cheeks flushed with embarrassment,surprised that his father had so easily read his thoughts. He awkwardly avoided his father's gaze and murmured a quick 'I know!' before hurrying to catch up with Iris, who was already in line to board the plane.
Once the plane was airborne, Iris stared out at the white clouds, reflecting on how her recent comings and goings seemed beyond her control.
Turning away from the window, Iris casually flicked on the small TV on the back of the seat in front of her, only to be greeted by an entertainment news segment.
On the screen, Theo and Megan appeared to be thoroughly enjoying themselves at a fancy restaurant, their looked like a happy couple, and in one photo, they were holding hands, appearing to be in the midst of a kiss.
Iris felt a sudden tightness in her chest, as if someone had forcefully grasped her heart, making it nearly impossible to breathe.
