Lily sat modestly on the couch as the three boys stared at her, waiting for an explanation about her presence at their dorm in the middle of the night.

“Hm… So… Can I start?” she asked in an awkward tone. The boys nodded.

“I got a text from Elsie. It says SOS. It’s an emergency message, isn’t it?”

“When did you receive it?” Stan asked.

“A few hours ago. But I can’t reach her anymore. Her grandmother doesn’t know where she is. I’m worried. Elsie usually tells me her whereabouts.”

“That means she’s still alive,” Theo uttered. Stan nudged his elbow.

“What do you mean? Is she in danger? Do...