This time, I was more careful. I went about my work with a heightened sense of caution. After a few hours, I finally got home and felt like taking a shower. Just as I was about to step into the bathroom, I heard the doorbell ring. Quickly, I wrapped myself in a towel and peeped through the window. It was the waste bin disposal worker, knocking to see if I had any trash to dispose of. I directed him to where the bins were and handed over the trash.

A few moments later, my phone rang. It was Sandra calling. I picked up, only to hear her inviting me to...