Just as I was about to reply to the message, my phone buzzed, the vibration jarringly loud in the silent room.

Looking down, I saw Vincent's name flashed on the screen.

I furrowed, hesitating for a second before rejecting the call.

But within moments, he called again. I rejected it once more, but he kept dialing like a madman, each attempt more relentless than the last.

A sinking feeling hit me, and with gritted teeth, I finally answered, ...