Then my phone began to ring.
My mother called first. I didn’t answer.
Then my father. Then my sister.
The messages shifted quickly. Concern gave way to confusion. Confusion turned into urgency.
The turning point came when an industry article began circulating online. It highlighted emerging companies doing practical, effective work.
My name was listed.
That’s when the calls multiplied.
My father tried repeatedly.
“Lena, we need to talk.”
“We didn’t know.”
“Call us back.”
