A “Thoughtful” Birthday Gift, an ER Visit, and the Custody Papers Waiting in the Hallway

bag. Inside was the velvet bracelet box.

The nurse pointed to the padding beneath the bracelet.

“There was residue here,” she said. “And the paper note was slightly damp, like something had been applied.”

I felt a cold clarity wash through me.

“The note,” I said.

The officer turned toward Diane.

“Did you handle the note before the party?” he asked.

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