Chapter 53
Alex had to get back to work and told us he’d keep us updated on any new information that materialized, so Alana and I headed out. Frank had left a message that he’d be out of the office, so we decided to head to my house to work. Arriving home, I found Mrs. Bennett about to ring the doorbell.
“How was your trip?” I asked her.
“Very nice.” She handed me an Orchid. “I want to thank you for taking care of things for me.”
“It was no problem.”
I re-introduced them and prayed Alana wouldn’t say anything about finding the money. The last thing I needed was more drama. I hadn’t killed her plants, and that was all I cared about; The rest was none of my business. Once Mrs. Bennett left, we went inside.
“That was so sweet of her to bring you that,” Alana said as I set it down on the
