The first class cabin was quiet.
Soft ambient lighting covered the walls while the distant hum of the aircraft remained constant in the background.
Miles sat beside Chloe near the window.
The seats had been adjusted into a shared private space, giving them enough room to sit comfortably without disturbing the other passengers.
For a while, Chloe had been quietly processing everything Miles told her.
Thea.
Lucian.
Ivy.
The WEB.
The years of lies and pressure surrounding one woman who had spent most of her life trying to protect her little sister from a distance.
Finally...
Chloe exhaled slowly.
"So that's her story?"
Miles looked toward her.
Chloe's expression was thoughtful.
"I didn't know Great Uncle Lucian had such a complicated background."
Miles nodded.
"Everyone has their own problems."
Chloe leaned back slightly.
Miles continued,
"Some people just want someone to listen."
He looked toward the clouds outside the window.
"If they speak everything out..."
