Caught in a Pickle (Walker and Chao Psychic Cozy Mysteries Book 3) by Sheryl M. Frazer

Caught in a Pickle (Walker and Chao Psychic Cozy Mysteries Book 3) by Sheryl M. Frazer

Author:Sheryl M. Frazer [Frazer, Sheryl M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sheryl M. Frazer
Published: 2025-04-03T00:00:00+00:00


Chapter 19

STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET

Although Brunner could have requested Lily Trader come to the precinct for an interview, he always preferred meeting a possible suspect at their home as long as the danger element was low. That way, by feeling more at ease, the person of interest tended to let their guard down. Also, their home environment could be quite telling as to their personality.

Lily and Tammy lived in a well-maintained apartment complex nestled in a quiet, middle-class neighborhood. The property consisted of four, three-story buildings.

Pulling his Corvette up to a visitor’s spot by building C, Brunner got out and began climbing the stairs. Upon reaching the third floor, he walked past Tammy’s apartment, C19, and continued to C23, which was Lily’s. Before knocking, the detective noted a colorful decorative wreath on Lily’s door with a “Welcome” sign in the middle.

After tapping several times, Brunner heard Lily’s voice getting closer to the door. When it opened, she had the phone’s handset pressed against her shoulder and ear, a long cord trailing behind her while holding the base of the rotary desk phone in one hand. Smiling at the detective, she motioned him in.

“That’s right,” Lily said. “You don’t have to pay anything for a full six months. You have nothing to lose, Mrs. Snider. And the cutlery has a lifetime warranty. I’ll have a ‘Steel and Peel’ representative come by today. Once you sign a few forms, you’ll have the awesome product by tonight!”

While Lily listened to Mrs. Snider’s reply, Brunner spent the time as an observer. Lily was approximately 5’ tall, and Brunner guessed she weighed about 140. Extra-large black framed eyeglasses allowed her large, close-set hazel eyes to stand out. Lily’s curly brown hair was carelessly tied up in a large clip near the top of her head. She wore an oversized sweater of dark blue, tight black knit pants, and flip-flops.

The house was tidy enough, except that the dining room table looked like it was being used as a crafting table. Decorative wreaths, like the one on Lily’s front door, were in different stages of assembly, along with scattered ribbons, dried flowers, a glue gun, and scissors. Behind the table, 10 completed wreaths were lying side by side in the corner.

“But…” Lily stammered.

As Brunner began to wander closer to the hallway, Lily scowled. “Well, I’m sorry to hear that. I won’t bother you again. Goodbye.”

Placing the phone’s handset firmly on the cradle, Lily walked over to her kitchen table, put the phone down, and then walked to Brunner, who had returned to the center of the living room.

“I wear several hats these days,” Lily commented, then sat on the couch and propped her legs on the coffee table. “Have a seat, Detective Chao.”

Brunner gave a nod and settled into a wooden rocker, the only other seating option besides the small couch, where Lily sat squarely in the middle.

“I see you like to craft decorative wreaths,” Brunner began. “

I love crafting just about anything. If you want



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