A Man Like Morgan Kane by Beverly Barton

Author:Beverly Barton [Barton, Beverly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-01-17T20:55:25+00:00

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They tracked Seth down at the Birmingham Country Club where he was having lunch with Eileen.

Bethanydreaded theconfrontation, but she knew it was necessary. She didn't believe that Seth had killed Jimmy, but she did think it odd that he had never told her about his sister's suicide or her involvement with Jimmy. Why had he kept such an important part of his past a secret?

"Bethany, darling." Eileen, dressed appropriately for awidow in a stunning black silk dress, grasped her daughter's hand. "What are y'all doing here?"

Ever theSouthern gentleman, Seth stood. "Won't you andMr. Kane join us for lunch?"

"Yes, thank you."Bethanyglanced over her shoulder, seeking Morgan's approval.

Morgan assisted her into a chair and then seated himself across from Seth. A waiter arrived instantly and Bethanyhurriedly ordered two iced teas and salads, all the while watchingwhile Morgan carefully scrutinized Seth. Did he think he could detect signs of innocence or guilt just by examining Seth?

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"This is my first day out since Jimmy's funeral," Eileen said. "Seth insisted that there was no reason for me to stay confined to the house."

"Her friends are here at the club," Seth said. "They all love her and have been so happy to see her. No one expects her to hide away."

"I suppose no one has been rude enough to ask if you think your daughter killed your husband." Lifting her white napkin,Bethanyshook the starched linen apart and draped it across her lap.

"None of our friends think you killed Jimmy." Eileen curled her jeweled fingers aroundBethany's wrist.

"Something's wrong, isn't it? Y'all didn't come here just to have lunch with us. What is it? What's happened?"

"Nothing has happened, Mother."Bethanytwisted her arm until she was able to clasp her mother's hand in hers. "Morgan has just discovered some information and he needs to ask Seth a few questions."

"Ask Seth questions about what?" Snapping her head around, Eileen glared at Morgan. "Surely Seth isn't under suspicion. He is no more capable of murder than I am."

Silence dominated the table. The faint clinking of silverware and china blended with the muted conversations of the other patrons.Bethanytook a deep breath. Seth's cheeks flushed. Eileen's mouth opened in a silent gasp. Morgan remained totally unmoved, his face a blank.

"Oh, I see." Eileen sat up ramrod straight in the chair. "So I'm a suspect, too."

"No, Mother, of course you and Seth aren't suspects. I know that neither of you—"

"That's not quite true," Morgan interrupted. "Bethanydoesn't believe either of you killed Jimmy, but as far as I'm concerned anyone with motive and opportunity is a suspect.And unfortunately, that includes both of you."

Bethanysqueezed her mother's hand tightly. Eileen jerked her hand out ofBethany's. "I did not kill Jimmy," Eileen whispered as she glanced around to see if anyone overheard their conversation. "Did I wish him dead? Yes. Often. But as odd as it may seem to you, I loved Jimmy as much as I hated him.

Every time he embarrassed me, every time he disappointed me, every time he infuriated me with his conduct, he promised he'd change, that it would never happen again.

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