“My Son Locked Me Out After the Hospital—But My Late Husband Left Me One Secret That Changed Everything.”

Across the hall, Mrs. Alvarez opened her door halfway. Her eyes widened when she saw me sitting there.

“Elena? You just got out of the hospital, didn’t you?”

I nodded weakly.

“The lock…” I whispered.

She looked at the door, then at the note.

Her mouth tightened.