Nor'easter Nightmare (Cape Cod Cozy Mysteries Book 3) by Angela K. Ryan

Author:Angela K. Ryan [Ryan, Angela K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John Paul Publishing
Published: 2024-08-16T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 14

By Friday morning, even more of the snow had melted. The roads were bare, but the yards on Starboard Lane remained covered with a few inches of snow.

Heather once again helped Leslie to open the gift shop. Shortly after, Heather was surprised to see Fiona dragging herself into the shop. The circles beneath her eyes were even darker than yesterday.

“Hi, Heather. I was hoping I’d find you here. Could we talk for a few minutes?”

Heather led her into the library where they could speak privately, while Artie trotted behind them. Fiona looked as if she might break down at any moment. They sat on the brown leather couches by the fireplace, and Artie hopped onto Fiona’s lap. She scratched his head, and he managed to draw a half-smile from his weary new friend. Apparently, Artie felt his work was done, because he jumped off the couch.

“How was the memorial service last night?” Heather asked as Artie settled at her feet.

“It was a beautiful tribute to my sister,” Fiona said. “I think it’s just starting to hit me that she’s really gone.”

“Marjorie’s death was so quick and unexpected. It’s understandable that you’d feel that way.”

“Perhaps. But I wanted to tell you in person that I don’t think I’m up for investigating anymore. I’m too tired and I’d like to focus on grieving my sister’s loss. I think we should leave the investigation in the hands of the police. I’d like to thank you for everything you’ve done, and please pass my gratitude on to Sydney, as well.”

Heather studied Fiona, who was looking past Heather when she spoke.

“Of course. You need to do what you feel is best. But I’m a little confused because yesterday, you said that trying to bring your sister’s killer to justice was therapeutic.”

She shifted her gaze from the wall behind Heather to the empty fireplace. “It was. I guess it all became too much.”

Heather considered telling Fiona what they had learned about Marjorie’s and Bonnie’s encounter at the diner, but she had promised Joanne she wouldn’t reveal her source. Besides, it seemed like it would only bring her more pain, and there was still a chance that Bonnie was innocent.

“If that’s how you feel, then of course we understand. If you change your mind, let us know.”

“I don’t think I will, but thank you.”

Fiona stood to leave. Heather’s heart broke for the tormented woman. There was something Fiona wasn’t telling her. Had she learned something to implicate Bonnie? Was that why she didn’t want any part of bringing Marjorie’s killer to justice? Heather couldn’t think of anything else to say, so she walked Fiona to the door.

Before she rejoined Leslie in the gift shop, she pulled her phone from the pocket of her jeans and shot Sydney a quick text. Are you free to talk today?

Before she got to the counter, she received a reply. Can you come over for lunch?

Heather smiled. How’s 1:00?

Perfect.

Leslie went to get lunch at the Tavern an hour later, then Heather took Artie to Sydney’s.

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