Digging Up Daisy by Sherry Lynn

Author:Sherry Lynn [Lynn, Sherry]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2023-04-04T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Everything okay here, ladies?” Luke asked as he tossed Kinsley the washcloth. He stood suddenly rigid and far less welcoming than when he’d initially shown concern for her injury.

Kinsley heard chimes of a grandfather clock tolling from inside the house, and silently counted them. She wrapped her arm with the wet cloth, thanked Luke profusely for the rag, and rose from the chair. “Is it seven o’clock already? I need to go. Becca is waiting for me at Tilly’s and I shouldn’t keep her. We had talked about heading over to the Blue Lobstah for a lobster roll.”

“Would you rather come over here for dinner? You could invite Becca, too, if you’d like. I haven’t seen your friend in eons. I’d love to have Tilly join us, too, but I’m sure she’s tending to her guests and can’t break away on short notice,” Edna said, and then looked to Luke, who nodded absently in agreement. “I’d be happy to ask the cook, but I’m sure there is plenty of food to share,” she added. “We’d love your company. Wouldn’t we, Luke?”

“I’ll go and speak to the staff to be sure they prepare extra for our guests,” Luke said, disappearing into the house as if the decision had already been made. By his quick exit, Kinsley wasn’t sure how he felt about Becca and her coming for dinner.

Kinsley desperately wanted to decline but wondered if she could gather more information about the investigation if she accepted the invite. She also wondered if Becca would forgive her, because if she didn’t know any better, Edna had ulterior motives of setting Becca up with her grandson. Edna had shared on numerous occasions that she wanted the family name to continue. And for that to happen, Luke needed to provide offspring soon, as he was the last of the heirs. But the idea of Becca dating Luke didn’t sit right with Kinsley, and she wasn’t sure why. Was it because in her eyes, he seemed to be hiding something?

Edna must’ve sensed Kinsley’s hesitation because she said, “I really would like you to join us, dear. After taking such good care of Baxter, please let me repay you. It’s the least I can do,” she pleaded.

Kinsley was ashamed then for thinking the invite might be more of a setup than simply Edna’s way of showing gratitude. “If you’re sure, on such late notice? We could do it another time . . .”

Edna beamed and clasped her hands together as she rose from the chair. “I’m tickled you’ll both come. I love having guests for dinner, it gets lonely in this big ole house all alone.”

“But you haven’t been alone, you have Luke! He’s here quite a bit recently—no?”

“Yes, I suppose.” Edna’s voice lowered. “But all he talks about lately is how to get in my wallet. I need a diversion from that nonsense tonight.” Her eyes twinkled with mischief, as if conspiring with Kinsley.

“Okay, well, I need to run home for a quick shower. I can’t sit in your grand dining room looking like this.

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