The Beginning After by Kiersten Modglin

Author:Kiersten Modglin [Modglin, Kiersten]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kiersten Modglin Publishing
Published: 2018-02-12T18:30:00+00:00

Twenty-Six

FRANK, 2016

Frank sat across from his client, a folder in his hands. She scooted her chair forward, her growing bump making it harder than ever to get close to the table. She tucked a piece of her dark hair behind her ear, folding her hands together and clearing her throat.

“Okay, Mr. Beasley,” she said, “what do you have for me?”

He opened the file in front of him, pulling out a sheet of paper. “These are the reports from our surveillance. I’ve had your husband trailed every night for the past month. I’ve also looked over the phone bills you sent in. Here is a list of the names of people he’s called or received calls from over the last six months.” He pulled another paper from the folder and slid it to her.

Her gaze danced over the paper, her fingers trailing each line.

“Do you recognize the names? Is there anyone you want me to look into?”

When she was finished looking over the list, she looked up, shaking her head. “These are all okay. Me, his parents, his sister, a few of the people he works with. No one suspicious.” She paused. “He has a work phone too. Would we be able to get records from it?”

“Already done,” he replied, sliding the next sheet of paper to her. “Here’s the list I’ve compiled for it too, though some of the calls were made to or from burner cells. Not entirely unusual for a cop, anonymous tips and all.”

She glanced over the next list, her hand moving to her stomach. She rubbed the bump softly, a small smile creeping onto her face. “So, you’re saying he isn’t having an affair?”

He shook his head. “Of course, I can’t be absolutely certain. I’m very good at my job, but even I’ve been fooled once or twice.” He paused, his lips firm, as he tried to read her expression. “What I’m saying, though, is that I have no reason to believe your husband is having an affair.”

She smiled up at him, small tears in her eyes. “Thank you,” she said quietly, her voice cracking.

“It was my pleasure, ma’am. This is the type of news I actually like to deliver.”

“May I?” she asked, gesturing to the remaining contents of the folder.

“Of course,” he told her, sliding it toward her. “It’s yours. Surveillance photos, notes from our investigation, websites he’s visited, places he frequents, etcetera. Basically, your husband’s life for the last month.”

“Thank you,” she said, sifting through the paperwork. “My friends were right, you are the best.”

“I love what I do,” he said honestly. “And I’m always glad when I can help.”

“You know, I can’t help but think that you can’t stay very busy in a town like Pawley’s Corner. Haven’t you thought of branching out into larger places?”

“I have a few offices in larger markets. I do well for working in little old Pawley’s Corner, though.”

She smiled coyly at him. “Lots of scandal?”

“You’d be surprised,” he said, smirking.

“Well, if you ever decide to take the leap, I work out of Birmingham.

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