Dylan, Laila, and Annie boarded the plane bound for Venezuela, their next destination filled with uncertainty. Laila couldn't help but notice that Dylan was still upset after the recent conflict with Aaron, and she decided to broach the subject:
- Are you still mad?
Dylan, looking out the window, replied with a cold voice:
- I'm not.
Laila hesitated for a moment but decided to continue the conversation, hoping to improve his mood.
- I don't think Aaron meant what he said. You two seem like good friends.
Dylan remained solemn as he responded:
- Maybe he doesn't hate me, but he doesn't trust me either, and I don't blame him for that. I was out of my mind ten years ago and did horrible things that even I couldn't get over."
Laila empathized with his turmoil and tried to offer some comfort:
- But they forgave you."
Dylan's smile was bittersweet: