Lydia hadn’t expected Reign to go back on his word, and in frustration, she called him to demand an explanation. The call was cut off as soon as it started ringing. After a long wait, he finally texted, “In a meeting.”

Lydia texted back, “When will it be over?”

But her message sank into silence, unanswered for over an hour. Running out of patience, she decided to drive home first and drop off the items she’d bought while shopping yesterday. Her friend ...