Later, Greta Miller and Brian Wilson frequently sent me messages. Greta Miller tried to transfer money to me, which I consistently refused.

When she asked for my school address to send something, I just smiled and ignored it.

Gradually, I became less inclined to respond to their messages. With the time difference as an excuse, I simply left their messages unanswered.

Perhaps because of my continual silence, Greta Miller seemed increasingly anxious.

On the day she reached out, I was at a lively gathering with friends. The atmosphere was electric with laughter filling the air, and people were falling over with mirth. My friends played together, and someone fell on...