Redress of Grievances by Brenda Adcock

Author:Brenda Adcock [Adcock, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Mystery & Detective, Fiction, Romance, General, Legal
ISBN: 9781932300864
Google: RI16GQAACAAJ
Amazon: 1932300864
Publisher: Quest by RCE
Published: 2007-05-01T12:23:13+00:00

AN HOUR LATER Jess had been bombarded with questions about her past and her work until she finally threw up her hands. "Are you this relentless when you question witnesses in court?"

"Sorry, occupational hazard," Harriett smiled.

"Now that you know everything about me except maybe my shoe size, tell me about Harriett Markham. And I should tell you that I'm a trained interrogator, too."

Leaning back against the sofa, Harriett sighed, "Pretty boring story."

Jess rested her arm along the back of the sofa and looked at Harriett. "You know pretty much all there is to know about Renee. Anyone significant in your past?"

"That's a little complicated," Harriett answered, clearing her throat.

"How so?"

"There was someone a long time ago. She was a senior partner in the law firm I worked for in Dallas. It was intense, and I know now, a mistake."

"Did you love her?"

Harriett looked into Jess's eyes. "Very much."

"And..." Jess coaxed.

"I was involved in an extremely difficult case, which resulted in my leaving the firm and moving to Austin."

"And she just let you go?"

"She already had a partner, which I guess made me the 'other woman.' So it was for the best."

"But you don't regret it," Jess stated.

Harriett smiled slightly. "No, I don't regret it."

"Do you still love her?"

"I'll always love her, but I'm no longer in love with her. She was an important part of my life once." Harriett couldn't bring herself to divulge the temporary rekindling of her affair with Alex. Maybe someday, but not that night.

Jess glanced at the mantle clock and sat up. "Damn, it's after one. Your niece is probably wondering where you are."

"I'm fine, and Lacey doesn't wait up for me when I go out for the evening."

"You said it had been a stressful week," Jess said as she got up and carried their coffee cups to the kitchen. "I just thought you might be getting tired."

Harriett followed Jess into the kitchen and helped her rinse and load their dinner dishes into the dishwasher. For a few minutes there was an awkward silence between them. Being with Harriett had made Jess realize how much she hated being alone and how much she missed Renee.

"I really enjoyed dinner tonight, Jess," Harriett said. "The food was delicious, and the conversation was wonderful."

"I'm glad. It's been a while since I've had anyone over for dinner," Jess said quietly. In fact, it's been more than a while since I've been with anyone I'd want to get to know better, she thought as she glanced at Harriett. "We'll have to do it again sometime."

"I'd like that," Harriett smiled warmly. She had been pleasantly surprised at how comfortable being with Jess was. There was a quiet shyness about her that she found intriguing.

"Would you like to go to the club tomorrow night? Maybe have dinner someplace before we trip the light fantastic?" Jess offered.

"So I can spend my evening fighting off other women who want to dance with you?" Harriett teased. "Your services seemed to be in great demand the last time you were at the club.

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