Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries Box Set 2 by Samantha Price

Author:Samantha Price [Price, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-07-23T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

“Where is he?”

“Just to the left of the piano.”

Bethany had a quick glance at him and looked away. He was staring intently at her with both feet firmly on the ground and his hands in his pockets. “He doesn’t look happy, and he’s the only person not speaking to anyone. I hope he doesn’t come over and say anything to me. I’d have to leave.”

“Maybe we should go now. If the family had a huge fight the night of Ian’s murder, we’re only going to add fuel to an already volatile situation. Even though we don’t know what the situation is.”

“You’re right. We’ve paid our respects so I think we should go. I don’t know that the rest of them will be as welcoming as Cheryl.”

“I’ll just have another one of those pastries. They’re delicious.”

Before Ettie reached the buffet table, a man stood in front of them. “Hello again.”

“Who are you?” Ettie asked before she remembered her manners.

“I’m Ian’s son, Greg. I’ve met Ms. Parker before.”

“Yes, and please, you can call me Bethany. Ettie, this is Greg. He came into my store a few days ago—remember I told you about him?”

“Oh, yes. I’m Ettie Smith. Nice to meet you and I’m sorry for your loss.” Ettie knew that this man was most likely Bethany’s cousin.

“Thank you. It was good of you both to come such a long distance.” He frowned at both of them and scratched the side of his face. “The detective still doesn’t know why he was there in your store, Bethany, and neither does anyone else.”

“I don’t know either,” Bethany said with half a shrug of her shoulders.

“It’s quite a mystery,” Ettie added.

“Anyway, I’m glad you found your way to the house here. I didn’t see either of you at the funeral.”

“Your… now let me see. She would’ve been your aunt—she invited us.”

“My aunt?” He looked amused. “Well, I’m glad you came anyway. If you’ll excuse me, I have to make the rounds and speak to everyone.” He looked intently at Bethany. “Have you still got my card?”

“Yes, I do, and I will call if I find anything out.”

“Thank you.”

“We were just leaving anyway, weren’t we, Ettie?”

“That’s right. We were.”

“Are you going back to Lancaster tonight?”

“We’re staying here in town and then leaving tomorrow,” Bethany said.

“I hope you enjoy your stay, even though it’s a short one. Thank you for being here. I do appreciate the effort it must have taken to come here.” He nodded goodbye to the both of them before he walked away.

“There are two people in the family speaking to us.” Ettie looked around to see if the angry young man was still looking at them. He was no longer standing in the spot where he’d been.

“I still don’t know if he knows who I am. I nearly said something, but it’s not the place.”

“Nee, it’s not. We should say goodbye to Cheryl before we go.”

They looked around the room and couldn’t see her.

“She might be back in the room where she was talking to us,” Bethany suggested.

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