Dylan's gaze fell on the bowl, where a note seemed to be hidden beneath. Next to it lay the bank card he had given her, worth eighty thousand.

He set aside the sunflower bouquet he was holding and pulled out the note.

[Dylan, my mom is getting discharged from the hospital. I have to go back and take care of her. I wanted to tell you in person when you got back, but since you’ve been delayed and I need to pick her up, I had to leave you a message.

Oh, and remember to send ...