Ryan tried to act calm, but his hands gave him away.

Ashley read the note and immediately understood that Valerie knew more than Ryan had admitted.

He whispered that Valerie wouldn’t cause a scene because she was working.

But that was exactly what scared him.

Valerie didn’t scream.

She didn’t cry.

She didn’t accuse him in front of the passengers.

Instead, she performed every duty perfectly.

She gave the safety demonstration.
She served drinks.
She smiled at passengers.
She remained calm.

And that calmness terrified Ryan more than anger ever could.

Because Valerie had not just discovered the affair that morning.

For months, she had been gathering proof.

Receipts. Hotel bills. Deleted messages. Photos. Company expenses disguised as business costs.

When Valerie reached their row with the drink cart, Ryan asked for sparkling water.

Ashley asked for white wine.

Valerie served them politely.

Then she placed a small card beside Ashley’s glass.

Inside, Ashley found another message:

Ashley, he wasn’t planning to divorce me. He told another woman the same thing before he told you.

Ashley’s confidence disappeared.

Ryan tried to take the card, but she pulled it away.

For the first time, Ashley realized she might not be Ryan’s great love.

She might only be the next lie.

PART 3

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