"Never mind." The man shrugged it off and walked into the entrance.

With boarding time looming closer, Effie hastened her steps, urgency quickening her pulse.

As moments slipped by, she combed through the entrances methodically, her heart sinking with each fruitless scan.

Desperation gnawed at her, the woman's words echoing in her mind, threatening tears she fought to suppress.

Blinking back the tears, Effie pressed on, refusing to yield to despair.

She refused to relent, determined to persevere until the final moment.

In the midst of her search, Effie dialed Walter's number, but her calls went unanswered.

After some time, the boarding process for the international flight commenced.

Travelers started to converge, filling the space with anticipation and excitement.

Effie held her breath, scanning the passengers, knowing this was her best chance to meet Walter.

As the crowd dwindled to just a handful of remaining passengers, Effie's heart sank as Walter remained elusive. Doubts crept in, prompting her to wonder if she had missed several people in her search.

Considering her predicament, Effie approached a staff member and explained her urgent need to find someone. While sympathetic, the staff member urged her to expedite her search, emphasizing the importance of not delaying the plane's departure.

Effie's spirits lifted momentarily, and she hurried to the check-in entrance. Boarding the plane, she meticulously scanned each row for Walter.

But even after scouring each seat, Walter remained elusive, and she crumbled, tears of frustration cascading down her cheeks.

“Where are you, Walter? I know it was my fault. Please, give me a chance to admit it."

Sinking to a crouch in front of the plane, Effie succumbed to tears, her emotions overwhelming her. A compassionate staff member approached, concern evident in her voice as she gently inquired, “Hello, what's wrong? Do you need help?"

Through tearful breaths, she explained, “I'm looking for Walter Morrison. Please, help me."

Understanding the situation, the staff member responded, “If you're in a hurry, I can assist you by connecting you to the airport hall and aiding in the search. Would that help?"

"Yes, thank you so much." With the flight's departure imminent, the staff member gently reminded her, "Our flight is about to take off. You should leave this area now."

"Alright." Effie nodded in acknowledgment, her nerves evident as she felt the stiffness in her arms and the slight soreness and numbness in her feet from the tension and anxiety.

As Effie returned to the airport hall, she was greeted by an electronic broadcast message about Walter.

Nervousness gripped Effie as she realized this was her final opportunity. If she couldn't locate Walter, she feared she might never find him.

The thought gnawed at Effie's mind: had Walter boarded a flight abroad?

Effie's heart sank as she returned to the hall, the broadcast having ended, yet Walter remained elusive.