Paper Crafts Club Mystery Box Set Book 1-3 by Emily Selby

Author:Emily Selby [Selby, Emily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-08-17T23:00:00+00:00

14

The first person Katie noticed on arriving at work the following morning was Jack.

She considered telling him about the events of the previous night. Even though the crafts room looked intact when Katie swung by to lock it, she still felt uncomfortable about what happened with Sofia. The machine and all the parts were cleaned and neatly covered with the cloth, and there was no sign of anything missing. Maybe Sofia did just want to work on her project? She had been tired and stressed from work. She had a stressful job after all. Katie understood the effects of pressure.

On the other hand, she felt uncomfortable about the situation. And Jack didn't look super-busy. Katie grabbed the opportunity and tried her favourite opening line.

'A coffee?' she asked. Jack lifted his head from above the paperwork.

He smiled at her. 'How about I make some for both of us?'

'That'll be nice.'

He crossed to the coffee machine.

'You're in early,' she said, trying to sound casual.

She wondered how he had been doing since they last spoke, and if he had a chance to consider her suspect list.

'My dad is staying with his brother for a few days. I have nothing to do at home. The house seems empty without him. To be honest, I find it difficult. I'm happy to be kept busy,' he replied while preparing the brew.

'Sure, we're keeping you busy with lots of dead bodies,' Katie said in a desperate attempt to lighten the mood.

Jack glanced at her over his shoulder. A smile danced on his face. 'You most certainly are.'

Katie welcomed the warmer hint in his voice. 'Sunnyvale is not normally like this.'

'I would have never guessed.' He gave a sharp laugh. 'Coffee will be ready soon,' he said and looked at her in a way that made her heart flutter. Her cheeks flushed, and in a surge of panic she turned her face away from him. No way was she letting her feelings get in the way of this conversation!

Katie cleared her throat and feigned a cough until she regained full control of herself. 'When do you think my flat will be available?' she asked as casually as she could. 'I miss my daughter.'

'Likely tomorrow. Where is Julia? She's not with you in Sunnyvale?'

He remembered her daughter's name! She glanced at him and hesitated for a second. Maybe it was time to signal her relationship status?

'She's at her grandma's and with my ex-husband. He's a policeman in York.'

Jack raised his eyebrows. His blue eyes twinkled behind the glasses.

'Good to hear she's safe. You'd be worried sick if she was here.'

'Of course. Like any parent. Do you have children?'

It was too much of an opportunity to miss and Katie grabbed it.

'No. I don't.' He paused and looked away. 'My ex-partner told me that apparently ambitious police officers weren't the best husband and father material.'

Katie chewed on her cheek. She carefully considered her response. To be honest, she agreed with the statement, but then, Chris was a great dad. On the other hand, maybe "ambitious" was the key word here?

'I don't like to generalise,' she said slowly.

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