The Bite-sized Bakery Cozy Mysteries Box Set: Books 11-20 by Rosie A. Point

Author:Rosie A. Point [Point, Rosie A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-07-09T22:00:00+00:00

16

Jamie stood in the foyer with his arms folded, watching as we entered the guesthouse together and stripped off our coats and gloves. Bee gave me a sympathetic look before hurrying into the dining area to book our favorite table by the window for breakfast.

Here goes nothing.

“Ruby,” Jamie said. “I was worried sick about you two. Where did you go?”

“We went to check out a lead,” I replied, evenly.

“A lead.” Jamie gritted his teeth then let out a long, slow breath. “I knew it. I knew that you two were up to something with that whole porcelain doll thing.”

“I’m sorry, Jamie. I shouldn’t have lied, but the truth is, we wanted to find out what happened and we knew that you wouldn’t approve.”

“Of course, I wouldn’t approve,” he said. “We’re meant to be on vacation, enjoying ourselves. Not worrying about a death that has nothing to do with us. Ruby, couldn’t you just be happy with—it’s no use, is it? You two will do what you want no matter what I say.”

“Jamie, it’s not like that.” It kind of was like that. Bee and I couldn’t help ourselves when it came to mysteries. “Surely you can understand? You used to be a detective.”

“Used to be,” he said. “And need I remind you that I know what it’s like to have people interfering in my investigations. It’s not nice.” We had been the ones interfering in his investigation.

“You didn’t seem to mind at the time. You even asked us for help.”

Jamie shut his eyes for a second. “I’m disappointed,” he said. “But do what you want, Ruby. You’re going to anyway. It doesn’t matter how I feel about the matter.”

“That’s not true,” I whispered. “It does matter. That’s why I’m telling you the truth now. I shouldn’t have kept it a secret from you, but—”

“Save it,” Jamie said. “Look, I need some time to cool off. I’ll talk to you later, OK? I’m going to go out and get something to eat at a café.” And with that, he marched off, and my stomach twisted itself into ragged knots.

How could I have been so selfish? He was right, of course. I should’ve listened to him, at least told him the truth from the start, or maybe never have gotten involved in the first place. But the temptation was too great. I had literally tripped over Henry’s body. The event had stuck with me and…

Were those just excuses?

I was starting to doubt myself.

“Jamie!” I called. “Please, wait!”

But he’d already reached his Porsche. He got in and drove off.

Jamie had paid for everything regarding this little getaway, and I’d done nothing but fritter away what was meant to be a fun time together.

I entered the dining area, my throat clogged with emotion, and took a seat opposite Bee.

She winced. “Didn’t go well?”

“Understatement.”

“Sorry, Rubes.” Bee buttered a piece of toast and placed it in front of me. “Eat something. It will make you feel better.”

“I highly doubt that.”

“What did he say?” Bee asked.

“That he was disappointed.

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