Kayla's Chronicles: Will Travel For Murder: A Cozy Mystery by Candy O'Donnell

Author:Candy O'Donnell [O'Donnell, Candy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-04-04T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“Yes, this is Liz. How can I help you?” Her kind voice came through. Kayla lifted a brow and thought she sounded a lot like Lizzie from the airport.

Kayla cleared her throat and introduced herself. “I’m Kayla, and my boss is Tabitha. I wanted to ask you a few questions about the table you asked us to sell in the antique shop.”

“Tabitha let me know you’d be calling. What is it you need exactly?” Her hesitance came through loud and clear, and that was when she asked another question, “Is there something wrong with the table?”

Kayla’s thoughts twisted over one another. This woman knew her name, yet wasn’t saying it. All Kayla wanted to do was ask if she were the one who flew to New Orleans with her, but she held her tongue and decided to refrain from upsetting her.

“Do you know a Henry Blackwell, Liz?” Kayla’s mouth opened wide when she asked.

“Wow, I have not heard that name in years. He’s a corpse from the past to me.”

“Henry once owned the table with Eliza, his wife, my grandmother.” Kayla heard shuffling of papers on Liz’s side of the phone, and when she thought a breakthrough was happening, Liz coughed.

“He was my grandfather, and Grandma Eliza left the table to me, her only surviving grandchild. My sister died when she was two, and it had been Eliza and me ever since.” Liz went on to explain her parents died in a car accident when she was fifteen, and her grandmother took her in and raised her. Kayla already knew that was a lie, but again, she held her tongue.

“Was your grandfather still alive during that time?” Kayla already knew the answer, but she asked anyway.

“No, he passed away years ago from a heart attack, and I knew my grandmother was grateful too.”

“Why is that, Liz? People usually are not grateful when their spouse passes away.”

“He had horrid anger issues, and when he and my grandmother met in New Orleans, married and came to California, his rage only grew larger. It was beyond dreadful.” Liz exhaled. “I know one thing, and one thing only, Kayla.”

She did know her name. “What’s that?” Kayla’s eyes narrowed.

“That man seemed to hate his entire family, and he hated living in California even more. He would take it out on his family over dinner every night he was home unless he was out drinking. Then he came home and took it out on my grandmother who endured his rage like a rag doll. She regretted marrying that man, and I didn’t blame her. After numerous years together, she was happy he finally died. She told me God did her a favor.” Liz shuffled more papers. “I actually have a lot of stuff concerning the entire Blackwell family. I could send you a copy on disc. If that works for you.”

“That would be great, thanks, Liz. Oh, and Liz, I do appreciate you answering my call.” Kayla was happy to be receiving the disc.

“No, problem, Kayla.

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