Ashes of Roses by Melissa R L Simonin

Author:Melissa R L Simonin [Simonin, Melissa R L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-04-16T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Miles closed the door behind one of the solemn guys, and I lifted the covers from the trays that filled the tea cart. Sandwiches, scones, biscuits—which looked suspiciously like cookies, to me—little cakes, the obligatory pot of hot water, and tea, of course.

“I’m starving,” I commented, as he joined me.

“Lunch feels like a long time ago,” Miles agreed. “That’s understandable, seeing as this has been one of our busier days.”

“I was disappointed to find that the head gardener knew almost as little about Finn, as anyone else,” I said ruefully, as I poured steaming water into the two cups.

“I wouldn’t say I was surprised,” Miles commented, as he filled plates for us both, and I stirred the tea leaf filled infuser spoon in first one cup, then the other. “He did know Finn had no vehicle, but that he had the use of one, when he needed it.”

“All the gardening vehicles are accounted for, so we know he didn’t leave in one this time,” I conceded. “I’d still like to know where he went, the times he did leave the manor. You’d think someone would at least know if he spent his days-off in his cottage, or somewhere else.”

“There was much speculation regarding that,” Miles shook his head a little. “I take it that was all it was?”

“I heard so many tones today, my ears are practically ringing with them,” I replied. “There wasn’t much else. As unbelievable as it is, I’m about to decide we knew him better than anyone else.”

“As sad as that is, I guess that’s how he wanted it,” Miles remarked.

“I can’t imagine wanting that,” I said, then stopped. “No, that’s not the truth. I had no interest in investing in any new relationships either, but then I met you. After that, you were all I wanted.”

“And now, you have me,” Miles smiled, as he slid a plate in front of me, and kissed my cheek. “Always.”

“Good, because I’d prefer not to hold you against your will,” I smiled back, as I set a cup of tea beside each of our meals. “Although I certainly would, if I had to.”

“There’s no need of that,” Miles affirmed, as he returned my hug. “I’m more than willing. Although… for the sake of eating while it’s hot, you might want to save some holding for later.”

“Fine,” I laughed. “But I’m getting right back to it, after we’re through.”

“I’m holding you to that,” Miles smiled, then we both turned our attention to the delicious selection in front of us. The food was excellent, and we were both hungry. We spent the next several minutes doing justice to our meals.

“So what’s next on our agenda?” I finally asked, as we set aside our empty plates, and I brewed two fresh cups of tea. “In relation to our investigations, I mean.”

“There’s not likely to be time before dinner, but how would you like to visit Ireland tomorrow?”

“I’d love that,” I enthused. “Even if the address on the magazine in Finn’s cottage wasn’t located there, I’d vote for that.

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