Zoe Donovan Boxed Set Books 16-18 by Kathi Daley

Author:Kathi Daley [Daley, Kathi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kathi Daley Books
Published: 2015-12-31T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Luckily, my mom was free the entire week and agreed to keep Mariah while Ellie was at work, which made for one less thing for both of us to worry about. Mom had gotten a late start on the job of mothering, but she seemed to have taken to it like a duck on water once Harper was born.

“Thanks, Mom. I really appreciate this.” I hugged my mom when I stopped by to hand Mariah off. “Ellie really appreciates this too.”

“It’s no problem. I’m more than happy to help in any way I can. Poor Ellie really has a lot to worry about, it seems. First her cousin’s auto accident and then her assistant gets sick.”

I’d decided not to burden my mom with the real reason Kelly was going to miss work that week. I knew Kelly liked to keep her abusive relationship a secret, and I also knew my mom would feel compelled to intervene if she knew what was going on. My mom wasn’t the sort to sit idly by if she felt there was an injustice to be righted, whether she personally knew the individuals involved or not. The more I thought about it, the more convinced I was that I probably should fill Salinger in on the situation when he returned.

I let out a sigh of relief when I saw that Mariah was smiling and happy to be in Mom’s arms. Until it occurred to me that she seemed to be smiling and happy when she was in anyone’s arms other than mine. Why did babies hate me?

“I take it you’re working on the murder case?” Mom asked.

“Trying to,” I answered as I put the diaper bag on her kitchen counter. “I’m afraid I’m not really getting anywhere. I’m picking Alex up from the Academy and we’re going to head over to the library to work on some ideas with Hazel. Maybe something will come of it.”

“It seems like you have a new sleuthing crew for this one.”

I laughed. “I guess I do. Zak would help if I asked, of course, but he’s busy with the school and his new client. Ellie is already on overload and Levi has been AWOL since the baby arrived.”

“AWOL?” Mom asked.

“Not literally. He’s still in Ashton Falls, it’s just that I haven’t seen him since the day Ellie brought Mariah home. I don’t think he’s doing well with the whole baby thing. I’m a little worried about how this will affect Ellie and Levi’s relationship, but that’s a discussion for another day.”

“Well, I’m sure Hazel and Alex will make excellent sleuthing partners.”

“They will, especially because the letter we’re investigating is written in Latin. Ellie will come by to pick up Mariah when she gets off and then she’ll bring her by in the morning on her way to work.” I kissed my mom on the cheek. “Thanks again for doing this.”

“Baby.” Eighteen-month-old Harper had toddled into the room while Mom and I were talking.

My mom knelt down so she was on the same level with my little sister.

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