Chapter 135

"Really? But who could it be? Your parents have been gone for years, and their old friends have moved on completely. "They've never even mentioned their names. Why would anyone go and pay respects?" Bree asked. Bree's words struck a nerve. The notion that 'people move on' hit hard. I hadn't noticed their absence in conversation before, but Bree's blunt reminder left me unsettled. "Maybe someone made a mistake, Maddie?" Bree suggested again, surprisingly. I glanced at the tombstone with its photo and name. How could anyone make such a mistake? Her words sounded like something you'd say to a child. "Maybe," I agreed with Bree to stop her from pressing on. I was certain it wasn't from the Gildon family, nor could it be Mom and Dad's old friends. There was something suspicious about this bouquet, and I needed to investigate. "Maddie, don't overthink it. I'll ask Zack later if any of his old friends might have done this," Bree reassured me. "Okay." Before hanging up, Bree remin