He had no appetite and had been anxiously awaiting news.

His phone signaled an incoming message from Sylvia.

Alongside the video, a significant revelation accompanied Sylvia's message.

"Mr. Fowler, I've uncovered that Melissa's adoptive parents visited Warsew recently. There was a confrontation between Ryan's mother and Melissa, documented at the police station. Add to that Mr. Smith's unexpected visit. I believe it's related to Melissa's true parentage.

Melissa may have felt threatened, leading her to leave you at that time.