“Jake, you did something incredible today,” Edward said, his words carrying the weight of gratitude and recognition. “You might have saved a lot of lives.”
The boy managed a small, weary smile. “I just thought someone should know,” he replied, the simplicity of his words belying the depth of his actions.
As the airport staff worked to handle the incident, Edward pulled out his phone, making a quick call. Within minutes, a private car arrived. “Come on, Jake,” Edward said, gesturing for the boy to follow. “Let’s get you something to eat and talk a bit more.”