Her tone was polite but guarded. She explained that public figures regularly received false claims from people seeking money or attention. Before she could approach Max, she needed to verify my identity and the studio incident.
I sent her a copy of my identification with unnecessary details covered, along with the school’s incident report. With my permission, she also contacted the principal. Finally, I confirmed in writing that I had not approached the press and had no intention of doing so.
Two days later, another message arrived.
Publicidad
Thank you for cooperating. I’m a mother too, and I understand how fiercely kids can cling to an explanation they need emotionally. Teenagers! I’ll see what I can do.
Then a week passed.
It was not a promise, but I read those words until hope began to feel dangerous.
Then a week passed.
Then two.
By the end of the month, I had heard nothing more.
