Kara swallowed hard. Before Frank's suspicions could grow, she let out a laugh. “Oh, about that .... I just feel sorry for Mom. Her garden was attacked by a rat. The plants all died.”

Frank gasped. "All plants? Including the gifts from the children and us?"

Seeing Kara's nod, Frank's expression became a little dimmer. "Too bad. The flower only blooms once, and its time is coming soon. Louis and Emily will definitely cry if they find out."

“They won't know. I've ordered a new one. ...