Cold Case Manhunt by Jennifer Morey

Author:Jennifer Morey
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-05-30T18:43:58+00:00

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Cal had a lot on his mind after his talk with his mom. He also had a call with a detective he used to work with, who told him Riley had been spotted in town but had gotten away. It would have been nice to have him captured before he and Jaslene returned.

He sat in the family room waiting for Jaslene to finish washing up after her day with Skylar. The cook was busy in the kitchen preparing dinner. He could hear her clanking around in there and smelled something delicious in the oven.

His mother had accurately assessed that he’d held a lot against his father after his grandfather died. He’d felt disconnected from his family, like he didn’t fit in, which had led him to conclude all they cared about was wealth. He still believed that called to his father and brother, but he’d been wrong to extend that label to his mother and sister. His mother had artfully enlightened him during their talk.

Most of what she’d said he’d already known, deep down. His wife had been an excuse to move away from Texas and his family. Hell, he may have even married her in haste to accomplish just that. His marriage had been wrong from the beginning. He had wanted a family, but he probably shouldn’t have rushed into a commitment.

His mother had reminded him of an argument he and his father had, the one right before he’d proposed to his ex-wife.

His father had confronted him on how much he’d withdrawn after Grandfather died. For months he’d avoided spending time with his family, didn’t return calls. He’d gone home for the holidays and that’s when his father had ushered him into the library.

You never appreciated him, Cal had yelled once the heated conversation had escalated.

All you ever cared about is this. He’d shoved his hands up to indicate the elaborate room.

That’s always been your problem, Cal. You care too little about making a good living. You think I do this for myself but you’re wrong. I do this to provide security for my family.

It’s too excessive. We don’t need all of this.

His father had pointed in his face, growing angrier as he always did when Cal spoke his mind. I believe in working hard. You should learn from my example.

I don’t need to be a millionaire, and you should learn from my example.

What do you want me to do? Give all my money away to those who don’t pay their own way?

That had dug deep into his soul. No, he’d all but spat. I don’t expect you to ever change. I expect you to be a greedy bastard until the day you die. You’ve poisoned this family. Cal had stormed out of the library and left without saying goodbye to anyone.

His brother had relished the rift between Cal and their father, now being the favored son.

After being home for such a short time and talking with his dad, he realized things had changed. Newman had changed. He still enjoyed a rich lifestyle but he seemed more open-minded now.

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