Thick as Thieves (Amish Lantern Mystery Series Book 1) by Mary Barbee

Author:Mary Barbee [Barbee, Mary]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Barbee Enterprises
Published: 2021-01-21T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

ANNA PACED AROUND THE room angrily. She was lost in thought and wringing her hands. Sarah was sitting forward in the corner on an upholstered chair, crying quietly, her hands laying limp in her lap. The house was finally quiet. The family members and friends who had all come to offer their love and support were gone. The community was so wonderful about responding within hours with gifts of comfort. Lovingly made homemade bread, soups and baked goods filled the kitchen.

After sending Sarah’s children off to stay with their cousins for some time, it was just Beth, Anna and Sarah left. Sarah was exhausted. She sat back on the chair, still crying, and blew her nose into a handkerchief.

Anna could not believe what had transpired over the last 8 hours. What started out as a normal beautiful day turned into a nightmare. Her precious daughter was in pain. Her beloved son-in-law was currently locked away. It seemed like the sky had fallen on her perfect life, breaking it into fragmented pieces.

"We have to do something. Moses didn't do this. I know it. I know my husband. Maem, you know you used to say that you know Dat better than anyone else? Well, I know Moses better than anybody," Sarah said tearfully. This was the first time she had spoken in hours, and in spite of the tears, her voice was filled with a mix of conviction and desperation.

Beth rushed and knelt by her side. "We know, sweetie, but what can we do? Sarah, you need to rest. You've been crying all day. Look, you are so exhausted. Your face is swollen. Think of your babies. They need their mother to be rested and strong," Beth said, gently placing her arm around Sarah, wishing she could protect her from all of this.

"How can you expect me to rest?! Everything is not alright. My life has been completely turned upside down!” Sarah said hysterically. She turned to Anna, “You know Moses, Maem! You've always said that he is your favorite son-in-law. You know that he couldn't have done this!" Anna sat down beside her daughter. She held both her hands between hers as she had always done when she was a little girl. She wanted nothing more than to fix this for her.

"Sarah, your aunt Beth speaks good truth. Believe me, I know that Moses didn't do this. I do believe he would never hurt anyone, and as long as I am alive, I will never stop fighting for him and for you. Let me think - I will figure out some way to help Moses. Now, you go lay down and rest. It's been a very long day, and it’s important that you get some rest for the sake of your baby, do you hear me?" Anna said, kissing Sarah’s forehead.

Sarah nodded her head. Beth helped her stand up. She wobbled towards her bedroom. Beth supported her with a strong arm around her waist as she walked.

Anna sat on the couch; her head was running in circles.

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