The Beating After the Ball (Bakers and Bulldogs Mysteries Book 6) by Rosie Sams

Author:Rosie Sams [Sams, Rosie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: SweetBookHub.com
Published: 2020-01-11T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Stopping at home to pick up Smudge, Melody decided that the day was perfect for a walk. The winter morning was crisp and cool. Having Smudge for company and taking the long way around town had done wonders to improve her mood and lighten her spirit. She had replayed Miranda’s words in her mind over and over and was also going over images of the crime scene. She was trying to piece everything together, but there still seemed to be some missing information. “It will all come to me,” she said to Smudge. “We will just keep at it, keep asking questions and eventually all of the pieces will click into place.”

Smudge gave a yip of agreement.

Opening the front door to the bakery, Melody’s senses were overwhelmed by the smell of baking dough. It was obvious that someone had already started putting together the day’s orders and was hard at work in the kitchen.

Hearing the chimes on the door announcing someone’s arrival, Leslie poked her head out of the back. “Hey, Melody! I hope you don’t mind me getting here early. I thought I would get a head start on the day’s baking and keep Kerry company while I was at it.”

“Of course not, Les! I appreciate the extra help. I’m sure that Kerry appreciates the company as well. How is she doing, anyway?” Melody’s heart was breaking for her friend and all that she had been through in the past twelve hours.

“She is obviously upset and anxious to clear her name,” Leslie said, shaking her head. “I knew something terrible would happen when I found out she was getting mixed up with that man. He’s nothing but trouble and all of the rumors running around about him should have been enough to convince Kerry to keep away. Men like him are always the same. Now look at the mess she’s in, and it’s all Smedley’s fault.”

“I better go check on her and see how she’s doing,” Melody brushed Leslie’s words aside, it was no use looking back now. What was done, was done and as they always say, hindsight is 20/20.

Knocking gently on the back office door, Melody heard a quiet voice call for her to come in.

Kerry was sitting at the desk, her head in her hands and a defeated look on her face.

“Oh, Kerry, don’t look so down. We are going to get to the bottom of this.”

Smudge ran into the room and sat in front of Kerry. Kerry smiled, picked her up and cuddled her close. The Frenchie gave her sweet kisses into her ear.

Melody’s heart melted at the scene. It was just what Kerry needed. “There’s nothing to worry about. With myself, Smudge, and Alvin on the case, we will find the culprit soon enough!” She tried to keep her voice upbeat in an attempt to cheer her friend but it didn’t appear to be working as well as she’d hoped. Kerry was still hugging Smudge, but there was a tiredness and a world-weary look in her eye.

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