“Elaine, I don’t want to live anymore.”

The words on the screen froze me in place. My heart pounded as I stared at the message, my mind racing. Without a second thought, I hit the voice call button. No answer.

I refused to give up. I tried calling Maya again, but she still didn’t pick up. Desperation growing, I switched tactics and called her office.

“Is Maya there?” I asked as soon as someone answered.

“She’s on ...