Dangerous Mercy by Kathy Herman

Author:Kathy Herman
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Mystery, Roux River Bayou Series, Chrisitan, Adele Woodmore, Kathy Herman, Zoe B, Suspense, Louisiana
Publisher: David C. Cook
Published: 2011-10-02T21:00:00+00:00

Zoe sat with Pierce and Grace, having dinner at the table in the kitchen at Zoe B’s. She took a spoonful of seafood gumbo, blew on it, and then put it into her mouth, savoring the shrimp.

Pierce seemed to study her. “I’d like to win the Copper Ladle again this year, but don’t you just know that Marie Nadeau is working overtime, trying to top my gumbo?”

“I’m not sure that’s possible.” Zoe took another bite.

“You seem preoccupied tonight,” Pierce said.

“Do I?”

“Zoe, don’t punish me because I don’t want you-know-who around those men at Haven House. I’m just being a responsible dad.”

“I know. I think you’re overreacting.”

“Be that as it may, I would be wrong not to speak my mind.”

“It was embarrassing backing out of my offer to leave Grace with Adele. The woman’s very astute. I’m sure she’s starting to figure things out.”

“That’s probably a good thing. Adele knows we love her. She won’t blame us for being protective.”

“Except that it undermines her judgment.”

Pierce’s eyebrows came together. “That’s not my intention. But the fact is, Adele is tenderhearted and a bit naive. She would likely invite Jack the Ripper to stay for tea.” He reached over and put his hand on hers. “That’s part of what’s so endearing about her. But I’m just not wired that way. I’d rather be safe than sorry. Deep down, you know it’s the best thing for Grace.”

Their daughter beamed and pointed to herself. “I Grace.”

“Yes, you are.” He tilted her chin. “And Mommy and I love you most of all.”

“I talked to Vanessa just before we came downstairs for dinner,” Zoe said. “They had three more cancellations today. Right now, their occupancy is less than fifty percent.”

“Unreal.” Pierce shook his head. “Let’s just hope they can afford to stay in business until Jude figures out if Noah’s innocent.”

“I wish you would stop saying if. All the suspicion around Flynn’s murder has done irreparable harm. I would never have thought in a million years that you would doubt Noah on any level—not after he saved our lives.”

“Noah’s a good man. He’s not a perfect man. I have no idea what his relationship was with Flynn or what might’ve happened between them.”

“Noah said he didn’t do it. I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.”

“You make it sound so simple, Zoe. Do you think if Noah killed Flynn he’s going to admit it to you or to anyone else?”

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