The Ghost Who Wanted Revenge by Bobbi Holmes & Anna J McIntyre

Author:Bobbi Holmes & Anna J McIntyre [Holmes, Bobbi & McIntyre, Anna J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: mystery, fantasy, romance, Humour
Goodreads: 40612837
Publisher: Robeth Publishing, LLC
Published: 2015-06-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

It was almost dinnertime when Danielle returned to Marlow House on Monday. She pulled into the drive alongside the house and found Will Wayne sitting on the bench under the shade trees, sipping a glass of wine. Unseen to Will was Stoddard’s ghost, who seemed more agitated than normal. Yet this time, he directed his anger to Will and not to Danielle.

After parking her car and turning off the ignition, Danielle sat in the vehicle a few moments watching Will and Stoddard. Will looked in her direction and raised his glass in greeting, before taking another sip. He was oblivious to the ghost who repeatedly shook a fist in his direction and paced back and forth, not three feet from the bench.

“What is this all about?” Danielle muttered to herself, before getting from the car. Reluctantly, she walked to Will and Stoddard.

“Beautiful day, wasn’t it?” Will greeted. “I forgot how lovely the weather is here. So different from Phoenix.”

“What is he doing here?” Stoddard demanded. “Is this the real reason you killed me? It wasn’t about Lily after all, was it?”

“Did you have a nice afternoon?” she asked with forced cheerfulness. What is Stoddard talking about? And how much do I tell Will about what happened today at Marlow House? There is sure to be something about it on the radio tomorrow, if not tonight.

“Yes, it was a most pleasant afternoon. The area has really changed since I was last here.” Will lifted his glass to Danielle. “Would you like some wine? I’ve more in the kitchen.”

“He’s just here for my money!” Stoddard shouted.

“Oh, no thanks.” Danielle forced a smile. Will wants Stoddard’s money?

“He shouldn’t be here!” Stoddard shouted before abruptly disappearing.

Danielle glanced around the side yard, looking for some sign of Stoddard. She wondered where he had gone.

“Do you know if Lily’s back?” Danielle asked.

“Yes. She and Ian were here when I returned. They were in the library. I didn’t see Ian leave, so I assume he’s still here. Did she ever get ahold of you?”

“What do you mean?”

“When I got back she said she’s been trying to call you all afternoon, but you weren’t answering your cellphone.”

Instead of responding to Will’s question, Danielle stared at him for a moment. Did Will take my cellphone? Was he the one and not Samantha?

“When did Samantha leave?” she asked abruptly.

“Samantha? Oh, she dropped me off about an hour before Lily and Ian returned. Why, did you need her for something?”

“Umm…yes, there was something she was supposed to pick up,” Danielle lied. “Did she come in the house when she dropped you off?”

“No.” Will shook his head. “I just had her drop me off out front. She was in a hurry anyway, had a patient to see this afternoon.”

Confused and troubled over Stoddard’s reaction to Will, Danielle excused herself and headed to the house to find Ian and Lily.

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