Fatal Strike by DiAnn Mills

Author:DiAnn Mills
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FICTION / Christian / Romance / Suspense, FICTION / Romance / Suspense
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2019-09-02T16:00:00+00:00

Jon seemed to inhale the last of the six glazed donuts as he and Leah entered a thriving professional community of upscale offices separated by walkways, courtyards, and parking on three sides. This held the dental practice of Dr. Pablo Rios, where Silvia had worked for the past twenty-four years. The receptionist informed them Silvia would be busy with a patient for the next fifteen minutes. They sat in matching chairs and chatted about baseball, one of Leah’s favorite topics—the Yankees. Jon was an Astros fan.

When Silvia opened the door to the waiting room, her eyes widened at the sight of them. She positioned herself in a nearby chair and folded trembling hands in her lap.

“Have you found Dylan or Elena?” she whispered with an unsteady voice.

“No, ma’am,” Leah said. “Have either of them contacted you?”

“Not yet.”

“I know this has caused sleepless nights for you, but we’re hoping to have the case resolved soon.”

Silvia blinked back a tear. “I pray you discover my son’s innocence.” She sighed. “Sleep will come when he’s home and free.”

“Have you tried taking anything?”

Silvia shook her head. “I want to be alert in case he calls at night.”

“Dylan is very fortunate to have a mother who cares so much.” Leah invited kindness into her words.

“Someday you’ll understand a love that means more than life.”

“Being on your feet all day must be difficult.”

“It is. I have problems with my back . . . a degenerative spine.”

Leah had noted at times Silvia appeared to be uncomfortable. “How painful.”

“The doctor prescribed medication for me to take.” She stiffened, not as a sign of irritation, but more of discomfort.

“My grandmother had the same condition. What do you take?”

“OxyContin.”

Strong stuff often sold on the streets. “Do you purchase it locally?” Leah said.

“Dylan gets the prescription for me at a discount pharmacy in Houston.”

Doubts surfaced in Leah’s mind. “Who’s your doctor?”

“Why?”

Leah formed her words as graciously as possible. “Ms. Ortega, I can find out or you can tell me. I loathe what you’re going through, but I’m not the enemy.”

The receptionist stood from behind the counter. Gold jewelry hung in layers from her neck and wrist. “Silvia, you have a patient waiting.” The woman turned to Leah. “This is a workplace, not an FBI office. In the future, I suggest you conduct your business elsewhere.”

“My apologies for the interruption,” Leah said. “Silvia, do you have the drugs with you?”

“They’re at home.”

“I’d like to stop by and pick up the prescription.”

Silvia frowned. “Why?”

“It’s important to our case.”

She seemed to deliberate Leah’s response. “In Dylan’s defense?”

“Possibly.”

“Silvia,” the receptionist said, “you are putting us behind schedule.”

Silvia opened the door to the patient area. “If you need anything else, you’ll be talking to me through a lawyer.”

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