Chapter 3

Once the timing seemed right, I mentioned Ruby in the group chat.

Me: [Sorry, I was busy at work and just saw your message.]

[You have a car, too. You're always so helpful, so I bet you'll go pick up Linda, right?]

After a long pause, Ruby finally replied.

Ruby: [I... I still have to cook for my son at home. Linda can just grab a cab herself...]

Oh, now taking a cab was suddenly an option?

Didn't she just complain about how inconvenient it was?

I quoted her previous message and shot back.

Me: [Wasn't that you who said…