The Ghost and the Mystery Writer by Anna J McIntyre

Author:Anna J McIntyre [Holmes, Bobbi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Anna J McIntyre

“You really don’t think Steve has anything to do with Jolene’s murder?” Brian asked MacDonald after Steve left the station. He and Joe sat with the chief in the break room.

“Is he a killer? It’s possible. I’m not ruling it out. But there is one thing I learned about Steve Klein today.”

“What’s that?” Joe asked.

MacDonald downed his soda and then said, “That guy is a major jerk.”

Chapter Twenty-Two

“This is lovely,” Melony told Danielle when she was finally shown up to her room. She turned to face Danielle, who stood in the doorway. “Chris told me on the plane you had a cancellation resulting in a vacancy. It seemed like an unexpected stroke of luck after all the recent unpleasantness. I think I’ll be quite comfortable here.”

“I’ll admit I’m a little surprised you decided to stay here instead of your mother’s house.”

Melony smiled. “Do you mean because of what my father’s business partner did?”

Danielle studied Melony for a moment before asking, “You know what Clarence Renton did?”

“Of course. Even though I rarely spoked to my mother, I do watch the news. Just so you know, I never cared for Clarence. I knew him all my life, he was my father’s best friend, but I loathed that man.”

“Why are you staying here?” Danielle didn’t intend to voice the question; it just popped out of her mouth.

Melony set her suitcase on the bed and then turned to face Danielle again. She sat on the edge of the mattress. “When I heard about my mother, I booked a flight as soon as possible. I wanted to get my mother’s estate settled and put it behind me. In my haste, I really didn’t consider where I’d be staying.”

“I’d just assumed you’d want to stay at your mother’s.”

Melony shook her head. “Too many unpleasant memories. When I was on the plane, talking to Chris, and he mentioned Marlow House, well, it just seemed right. Coming full circle.”

Danielle frowned. “I’m afraid I don’t understand.”

“I wanted to meet you.”

“Meet me? Why?”

Melony stood up. “It’s hard to explain.” Cocking her head to one side, she studied Danielle for a moment and then asked, “What was your relationship with my mother? I know you knew her.”

“Honestly, your mother didn’t like me very much.”

Melony laughed. “I don’t imagine she did. From what I understand, Clarence’s little downfall took her with him. Unfortunately, Mother was not very good at accepting personal responsibility.”

“I take it you and your mother weren’t close?”

“No—definitely not close. To say my mother and I had issues would be an understatement.” Melony opened her suitcase and started to unpack. She paused a moment and smiled at Danielle. “I imagine you think I’m awful?”

“Awful?”

“My mother was just killed—murdered, which adds an even more tragic element—and I’m not showing proper grief. Some would assume that because of those issues, my grief should be more devastating—losing a mother before she and I were able to resolve our issues.” Melony let out a sigh and grabbed some of her clothes. She turned and put them in a dresser drawer.

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