The Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright

Author:Jaime Jo Wright
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romantic Suspense;Suspense fiction;Christian fiction;FIC042060;FIC042040;FIC027110
ISBN: 9781493417285
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2018-12-09T16:00:00+00:00

Before they left the asylum, Rose had explained that Dr. Ackerman wished to speak to Thea. Simeon left her with his sister and disappeared to where he seemed most comfortable. Alone and outdoors, tending the grounds, ignoring the photographic potential of at least one more patient’s picture. They’d both lost their interest for the day. Thea had no desire to return to the upper level of the asylum.

Instead, she followed Rose through another hall and to the first door on the left. She waited as Rose knocked, met Rose’s twilight eyes and read the reassurance in them, then entered the office. She started a bit as the door closed behind her, and Rose left her alone.

Dr. Earl Ackerman appeared much the same as he had at Mary’s funeral. His stature was lean and tall. He wore a similar suit, only this time the suit coat hung off a peg on the wall, and in its place he had on a medical frock that hung to his hips and was buttoned at the front. His tie was a deep green. His mustache was tended neatly, and the way he presented himself was enough to make Thea believe he was not only confident in his medical abilities, but also in his appearance.

Perhaps someday his would be the image a future young woman looked back on in a photograph and remarked at how handsome some men were back at the turn of the century. Thea blinked to snap her awareness back to the present and away from the distraction of imagery and imagination. Handsome, yes, but something about him made her uneasy. Perhaps because he assessed her almost as one might expect him to assess a patient’s mental capabilities.

Thea didn’t like to be read like that. She wasn’t a book, nor was she in need of psychological care.

“I want to apologize.” His voice was such a deep baritone that it filled the room. Thea jumped a little, and he waved her politely toward a chair opposite his desk. “Please. Have a seat.”

She did so, but something inside her made her glance out the window. One of the few that didn’t have bars on it. She saw Simeon outside, trimming a bush. Her eyes clung to him, wishing he’d look up and see her. And rescue her? Thea broke from her stare and returned her gaze to Dr. Ackerman. She didn’t need rescuing. She was a guest here, not a new induction.

Dr. Ackerman was speaking. “When I asked Simeon if he would approach Mr. Amos about the possibility of assisting with photographing our residents, I’d no idea that he would seek an alternative in the event of Mr. Amos’s recent troubles. I’d like you to know that in no way should you feel obligated to assist Simeon.”

Thea waited, unsure of what to say. She wasn’t certain if that was a veiled hint to not return or merely providing an escape for Thea to politely decline.

The doctor continued. His eye contact was so direct that Thea looked down at her hands folded in her lap.

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