Killer Comfort Food by Lynn Cahoon

Author:Lynn Cahoon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Published: 2020-10-13T12:21:23+00:00

Chapter 13

By the time she finished reading the diary, Angie had a headache and a need to cook. Cooking made her feel in control of things, and right now, she needed some control in her life. Ian came inside from feeding and took off his coat, putting on the teakettle after washing his hands in the mudroom. “It’s cold outside.”

“You were out awhile. Did something happen?” She laid out plastic for the chicken breasts she planned on rolling into a divan with a mixture of broccoli, cheese, and a little pancetta. She turned toward Ian before starting to pound the meat into a thin patty.

“Actually, Precious and I went and walked her fence. I haven’t done it since she got out around Halloween. She’s an inventive one, so I wanted to make sure she wasn’t planning her next escape.” He rubbed his hands together. “And it got me outside for a bit. Typically, I walk around town around lunch just to get the blood moving. I enjoy it much more in the summer than I do this time of year.”

“The fence is good?” Angie returned to beating the chicken.

“Solid.” He took the mallet out of her hands. “That chicken is flat. Hold on a second. What did you find in the diary?”

“Not much. She had a few people she seemed to like. I sent that over to Felicia to see if they are in the yoga group, so tomorrow morning we may go make some visits. And she had a meeting the day after her last entry. She said she’d write more later, that it was too much to try to think about now. And Jon was having an affair. Or at least Susan thought he was.” Angie took the mallet back. “I felt like I was violating her privacy and her marriage as I read the entries. Susan seemed to be a sensitive person. One whom I might just like if I ever met her.”

“Nature versus nurture. She’s Barb’s daughter. Probably determined, smart, and a bit calculating, but in a good way.” He nodded to the chicken. “Anything I can do to help?”

She shook her head. “No, let me cook tonight. I need to feel useful. Why don’t you and Dom go into the living room and watch some television.”

“I’ll take up your couch offer, but I’m going to read instead. I’m right at the good part of the book, and I’d love to finish tonight. Of course, I brought the next book in the series with me today, just in case.” He kissed her on the cheek. “Let me know if you need help or want company.”

“You’re the best.” She watched as he made his tea, then heard his steps as he went around to all the downstairs doors, checking locks. He ran upstairs too. She glanced at Dom, who was watching her cook and waiting for her to drop something. “He’s also thorough.”

Dom smiled a doggie grin, sticking his tongue out at her.

After dinner, Ian helped her with the dishes.

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