If he were truly frightened, when we asked about it, he should have shown shock or disbelief. However, he displayed such emotions only after we finished speaking.
Suppressing these thoughts, I expressed gratitude, saying, "I see. Thank you for clarifying, but considering the peculiar events, sir, didn't you ever consider reporting it to the authorities?"
"Report it?" Jesse seemed incredulous and then appeared disappointed. "The nearest road to the city from here passes through the desert. Even if I managed to get there, I'd probably be dead before reaching the city. I've lived here for many years and don't even have a means of communication. Reporting to the authorities would be nearly impossible for me."
