Murder 101 by Lynn Cahoon

Author:Lynn Cahoon [Cahoon, Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington Books
Published: 2021-05-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Baldwin kept everyone at the party past three. Mia had shut down the bar at two, hoping the crowd wouldn’t revolt, but she didn’t think drunk witnesses were okay for Baldwin. He looked on as everyone climbed back on the van.

“What a waste of a day.” He pulled off his hat and wiped his forehead with a handkerchief. “Most of those people didn’t like Robin, but then again, they said she kept the reunions going. Did you know that they’d invested their original class money? And then when the school closed, she somehow got access to any class money that was left when she decided to do the all-school reunion. Someone I talked to was treasurer last year, and she said they had close to a million in investments as well as a checking account for Robin’s day-to-day use.”

“Wait, a school reunion committee had that much in funding? No wonder she told me to name my price. I should have asked for more.” Mia nodded to the kitchen. “Do you mind if we talk in there? I can get you a plate of treats.”

“Sounds great. They sent over sandwiches, but I don’t tend to eat a lot while things are going.” He followed her into the kitchen and sank into a chair. “So what did you find out today?”

“What do you mean?” Mia dished up one of each dessert and put the plate in front of Baldwin. “Coffee, iced tea, or soda?”

“Coffee. There’s nothing like good coffee and brownies, right?” He picked up the one with the walnut on top. “This is cute. It’s a warning, right? That the brownie has nuts?”

“Exactly. Robin said there wasn’t anyone with any food allergies, but then again, she wasn’t the most reliable narrator for anyone’s needs besides her own.” Mia poured her own coffee and sat down by Baldwin. “That wasn’t nice, but I wasn’t impressed with Robin’s ability to be empathetic the few times I met her. Okay, so I did do some checking. Roger was having an affair.”

Baldwin held up a hand. “I already know. But, according to Roger, they had an open marriage. Each was allowed to have relationships outside the marriage.”

“That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. Why get married then if you don’t want to be with the same person long term. Sex isn’t the only part of a marriage; I get that. But when a marriage is alive, it should be only within the marriage.” She sipped her coffee. “You think I’m old fashioned.”

“If more people thought the way you did, I’d have less callouts on domestic issues. That’s for sure.” He smiled at her. “Sorry, I interrupted you.”

“That’s Roger’s story; but according to Janie, Robin was going to divorce him because of his extramarital fun,” Mia said. “Did she tell you that too?”

“Janie was going off about how it wasn’t the people from the Witchcraft Club. That they were only playing when they said Robin should die.” He checked his notes. “‘None of our other

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