Derek's POV
Perhaps the implication of my words moved Gloria.
She pondered for a while before finally answering, "Actually, I haven't seen her. All I know is that she came to see me."
"If you didn't see her, how do you know she came?" I asked, puzzled.
She took out a crumpled-up note from her wallet and handed it to me, saying, "You recognize the handwriting, right?"
Taking it over, I saw only two words: "Take care."
My heart sank immediately.
Sure enough, Tabitha was about to leave. The note was her saying goodbye to Gloria!
I pulled out a business card and stood up, telling her, "If she ever comes to you, call me at once."
Then I gestured at Alvin, who came to pay the bill right away.
I hurried out of the restaurant, looking up at the gloomy sky.
Seattle wasn't exactly big, bu
