Harlot by Tracie Podger

Author:Tracie Podger [Podger, Tracie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-03-30T16:00:00+00:00

Two days later, I discharged myself. I’d had a further meeting with Paul to learn that charges, not that I ever really understood what charges there might be, were not going to be brought. However, the police were still keen to talk to me should I remember anything further. I remembered it all, I just wasn’t willing to put my life at risk by divulging any of it.

Rose drove me back to the apartment and it felt very odd to walk in, knowing it was probably now owned by Beau. I hadn’t seen nor heard from him since he’d driven me to the hospital, and I guessed I didn’t expect to.

I thought of him, and of the list I’d found. I thought of Philip and wondered why there was still a lack of news. I wondered what would happen to Damien’s body and hoped I wouldn’t be involved in any decision-making.

I didn’t know what had happened to my cell. I guessed I’d dropped it when I fought Damien. Perhaps I’d ask Paul, he said he wanted to tie up any loose ends, when he visited later that day.

I emptied the fridge of stale food; cleaned until my hands were red raw and the apartment gave off that comforting swimming pool smell. I washed bed linens in the communal laundry room. While I piled the linens in the dryer, I wondered if Cecelia owned the whole house or just the one apartment. I wanted to know what was happening with her. I hoped I’d be allowed to attend her funeral and pay my respects. I was sure Rose would keep me informed.

Paul arrived later that afternoon; he was dressed casually in a button-down shirt and jeans. He placed a file on the counter and accepted the coffee I’d had ready.

“What happens now?” I asked.

“As far as Damien is concerned, you’re in the clear. I have to say, I’m sure Frank thinks you might have been involved more than you’ve said, but proving that just isn’t going to be possible. It’s going to be classified as an accident. I know they are still keen to learn who the drug dealer friend is and, this is just my opinion, there is more of a reason for that than just wanting to know who your cousin was involved with. I’m going to dig a little there.”

“I don’t know if I thanked you. I really am grateful that you offered to help. But who is paying for this?”

“Beau is, Charlotte. Although I’ve offered my services at a reduced fee, we go back a long way.”

“Oh, why?”

“That’s something you’d have to ask him. I’m looking at the possibility of suing for wrongful arrest. There are certain procedures that also weren’t followed.”

I shook my head. “I just want to move on and get past this, Paul.”

“That’s another thing I have for you. Your grandmother’s house is legally yours. At least let me get that back for you. Charlotte, I want to help. My daughter went missing a year ago, you’ve heard of her I understand, Rachel.

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