Handing me one of the room keys, she said, "The school is closed now, and the hotel your girlfriend booked is too far away. Let's just stay here for tonight."

I considered offering her some money, but she shook her head with a smile. "I don't need it. If you want to repay me, just promise to be happy every day."

That night was both exhausting and surreal. I collapsed onto the bed and noticed a message from Angela at 1 AM: "I'm going to sleep now."

I couldn't help but wonder why it took her so long to return from the library.

The next morning, as I opened my door, I was stunned to see Angela and her childhood friend, Robert, stepping out of a room together.