44. Revealing Secrets of the Mysterious Note
In a tender moment at Anna’s apartment, Sterling reveals a secret; he was the one who paid the Martinez family’s bill, intending to demean them under the guise of generosity. A gesture meant to assert his dominance, yet now regretted.
The note left with the Martinez’s paid meal – “May this humble meal be a beacon in your simple lives. Remember this night always.” – was meant to patronize, its anonymous origin finally making sense to Carlos and Maria upon revelation.