Second Chances (sequel to Over You) by Christine Kersey

Author:Christine Kersey [Kersey, Christine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Christine Kersey
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

After Kyle brought her back to Ellen’s house, Jessica found her aunt reading a book in the sunroom and told her about Kyle’s invitation to dinner.

“Now that’s a good contractor.” She set her book down. “Not only does he remodel his client’s kitchens, but he feeds them while their kitchens are out of commission.”

Laughing, Jessica sat in the chair next to Ellen, then Hudson leapt onto her lap and bumped his head against her arm as he purred. “Did you miss me, big guy?” Absently stroking his fur, she turned to Ellen. “I have to tell you about something odd that happened. Well, two odd things.”

“Oh?”

She told her about the text message, and about the man on the hike.

“Did you talk to Detective Barnes about this?”

“I called him after I got the text, but I suppose I’ll give him a call and tell him about the hiker.”

“Yes, I think you should. It could all be completely innocent, but it wouldn’t hurt to see what he has to say about it.”

A few minutes later she’d told Barnes about the hiker and what he’d said.

“I wouldn’t worry about it too much, Jessica.”

Somehow, hearing that coming from him made her feel better about it. If he wasn’t concerned, then surely she shouldn’t be. “Did you find anything out about the flowers or the text?”

“Like you said, whoever sent the flowers didn’t leave a trail behind. And the phone number that sent the text appears to have used an app that hides the sender information, so we can’t tell who it’s from.”

That information did not make her feel better. “What should I do?”

“Do you have anyone who might be upset with you for any reason?”

Douglas Harrington, Alex, Melanie. She ticked the list off on her fingers and felt a wave of despair wash over her. She’d never had enemies before. How had she managed to cultivate so many in a matter of weeks? “There are a few people I can think of.” Then she gave him her list.

“I understand about Harrington, but what about the other two? Why are they upset with you?”

“I broke up with Alex last week. And Melanie, well . . .” This is embarrassing. “We’re both sort of in love with the same man.”

“Ahh. I see.”

Jessica felt her face redden and was glad that the good detective wasn’t there in person to see her humiliation.

“Perhaps you should stay away from this man that you’re both . . . in love with. Who did you say he is?”

“Kyle Judd.”

“Oh.”

Yeah, oh.

“Do you see him often?” Barnes asked.

“Well, we went out last night, and he was with me on the hike this morning.” She paused, her embarrassment growing. “And tonight I’m having dinner with him.”

Barnes chuckled. “Okay. Evidently asking you to stay away is not realistic.”

Her face burned hotter. “Do you really think that would make a difference?”

“Does your ex, Alex, know about you and Mr. Judd?”

“I don’t think so.” But then she recalled Alex’s pointed question about whether Kyle was the reason she was breaking up with him.

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