Then, a voice crackled through the officer’s radio. “Confirming, there’s an unidentified package in the cargo. We’re grounding the plane for further inspection.”

A collective gasp rippled through the onlookers, followed by a stunned silence. Edward felt his heart skip—a mix of vindication and a chilling realization of the narrow escape they’d all experienced. The officer’s demeanor shifted from skepticism to urgency as they coordinated with airport security to secure the area and investigate further.