Shadow of Death by Yolonda Tonette Sanders

Author:Yolonda Tonette Sanders
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Strebor Books

Chapter 16: Truth Seekers

After Troy and Charla moved out of Natalie’s eyesight, she had to go tend to their twins and she missed the whole incident with Ann. Troy filled her in when he came inside and also showed her the contents of the envelope.

“I don’t get it. Why would Cheryl leave a picture of a teddy bear in our mailbox?” inquired Natalie. “What does it have to do with anything?”

“It’s the one I told you about last night that I won for her at Cedar Point. Cheryl obviously knows the police think I’ve done something to her, so she’s playing games with me. The time I met her at Starbucks when we were working that case, she told me she still had it, but I didn’t give it much thought. Shortly after Cedar Point, Elvin and Nicole got engaged,” Troy explained to Natalie. “Cheryl wanted the same, but I already told you how things went down with us.”

“Can’t you take this picture to the detective as proof that she’s not missing and is harassing you?”

“This picture doesn’t prove anything except that she clearly thinks she’s in control.”

Later that day, Troy received a text from Richard stating that he’d contacted his attorney friend and that Lawrence would like to meet him that afternoon. Richard had taken the liberty to set the time for the meeting and told Troy that he only needed to call Lawrence if the time wasn’t good. Natalie stayed at home with the kids and Troy made her promise not to go out anywhere while he was away. The one good thing about being relieved of his duties was that he had the capability to keep an eye on his family night and day. He wouldn’t let them out of his eyesight unless absolutely necessary…not until Cheryl was caught.

Troy pulled up to the northeastern Westerville address he’d been given to a small, brick office that sat next between a real estate company on one side and an upscale hair salon on the other. A few doors down from the salon was a sandwich shop. “Mr. Evans?” The receptionist greeted him upon entering the building. Troy nodded to confirm. “Have a seat and I’ll let Lawrence know you’re here.” She dialed a few numbers on the phone. “Where’s your—Yes, tell him that his one o’clock is here. Okay.” She turned her attention back to Troy. “He’ll be out to get you in a few moments. He’s wrapping up a conference call.”

“Okay. Thanks.” Troy surveyed the office. It was much bigger on the inside than it had looked. Troy was surprised at how plain the decorations in the waiting room were. The walls were virtually bare except for one large plaque with the words “The truth will set you free.” Though the plaque itself had no biblical reference, Troy knew it was in reference to John 8:32. Troy pondered on it for a moment. He’d learned from his experience with the serial killer, dubbed the Bible Butcher, that scripture was often taken out of context.

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