Maria’s Concerned Message
Just as I hung up, my phone buzzed. It was a text from Maria. ‘Hey, are you okay? I saw everything. Let me know if you need anything.
‘ Her words brought a small comfort. At least someone cared about how I was doing. It was in these moments you found out who your real friends were.
I replied with a quick thanks, promising to catch up soon. Still, my mind remained focused on solving this mess.