Dash took a deep breath, his expression weighed down by the gravity of his words. "Andi just returned," he began, his tone heavy with solemnity, "from Lindingarde."
"Lindingarde?" Tonrie's confusion was palpable. "Why?"
"After chasing your mother down for her crimes against you," Dash explained, his voice tinged with frustration.
"What?" Tonrie's shock was evident. "What crimes against me?"
"Grand Larceny and Identity Theft," Andi interjected bluntly, her tone laced with indignation. "She stole your credit card when you passed out on the floor over there, and went on a little... shopping spree... including first class tickets back to Lindingarde." Her frustration simmered beneath the surface, fueling her words. "Instead of visiting you in the hospital."
Tonrie shook his head, struggling to process the revelation. "That... is..."
