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The cabin is a vault of shadowy quiet, broken only by the deep, resonant hum of the engines. Then a sharp cry pierces the stillness—my daughter, arching in my arms. I adjust her gently, feeling the weight of every turned head, every silent judgment from the surrounding seats. My gaze finds yours, you, and a weary, apologetic smile touches my lips, an unspoken question hanging in the dim light.