As months passed, Delaney’s bond with Vivian grew, though she sensed there was more to the woman’s generosity. Then one night, Dawson revealed a shocking truth: Vivian was his estranged mother.

The envelope had been part of her plan to test Delaney’s character and to see if she was the right person to trust. Dawson admitted he had known from the start but had stayed silent, unsure how to explain.