Phrased the story the way you did, Person 2 is a total asshole. They decided not to honor an agreement based on vibes? Something I'll never understand about Am

Phrased the story the way you did, Person 2 is a total asshole. They decided not to honor an agreement based on vibes? Something I'll never understand about American culture is that morality and legality are equivalent, and scamming your friend in a way that keeps you legally in the clear is seen as something to be celebrated. Add a sob story "but my mom is dying" and you're the national hero.