“Yes, he sent Frank,” Natalie said.

“He wanted Frank to bring me straight home before I could reach you.”

“So what did you do?” I pressed.

“I completely panicked,” Natalie admitted openly.

“I hid the ring behind a candy display box and let Frank lead me out to his car.

Then I begged Frank to let me run back inside for a moment under the excuse that I forgot my wallet.”

“And that is when Harper found the ring,” I said as the pieces finally clicked together.