Suspicious Circumstances by Rita Herron

Author:Rita Herron
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-07-13T14:05:47+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

While Peyton’s friend Joanna visited her, Liam conferred with Jacob and his deputy Martin Rowan outside Mrs. Weiss’s room. Another deputy had arrived at the scene of the crash and stayed to supervise the evidence-recovery team while they processed the scene and had Peyton’s car towed to the lab for forensics analysis.

“I want a limited staff taking care of Mrs. Weiss,” Liam said. “And those employees vetted.”

“I’ll handle that,” Jacob offered. “FYI, coordinating the timing for the exhumation. I’ll let you know when it’s done and she’s at the morgue.”

“So, who or what am I looking for here?” Deputy Rowan asked.

“I wish I had a name or a face,” Liam answered. “Peyton said the caller’s voice sounded male.” He pulled a photo of Dr. Butler from his phone. “This is the doc who was on duty the night Gloria Inman died. He’s still at Whistler Hospital, so if he shows up here, don’t let him in the room with Mrs. Weiss.”

“You think the doctor tried to kill Peyton?” Jacob asked.

“I don’t know, but he’s a person of interest.” He accessed a photo of Herbert Brantley, and then one of Miller Conrad. “Both of these men are also suspects. Call me if they show up, and don’t let him near Mrs. Weiss either.”

Deputy Rowan nodded in understanding.

“Peyton’s friend Joanna has been with Peyton’s mother. Consult with her if Mrs. Weiss is given any medication. We want to make sure someone doesn’t sneak in and try to kill her while she’s too weak to know what’s happening.”

“No one will hurt her while I’m on guard,” Deputy Rowan assured him.

“I’m going to send a forensics team to Golden Gardens,” Jacob said. “And I’ll follow up about the paint sample from that vehicle that hit Peyton.”

Liam checked his phone for messages from Bennett. He still wanted more info on Herbert Brantley and Miller Conrad. But Bennett hadn’t responded yet. The men dispersed, and Liam headed back to Peyton’s room.

When he reached the door, she was trying to get out of bed. “I’ve been examined. I’m fine.”

Joanna gripped Peyton’s arm. “You’re not going anywhere tonight, Peyton. The doctor wants you to rest.”

“I don’t need to rest,” Peyton insisted. “I need to be with Mama.”

“You look a mess,” Joanna said. “Is that the way you want her to see you when she wakes up? You’ll scare her to death.”

Peyton went still, then sank back onto the bed with a frustrated sigh. “I just don’t want her to be alone. If she wakes up and I’m not there, she’ll know something is wrong.”

Joanna sank onto the bed beside Peyton and put her arm around Peyton’s shoulder. “I promise I’ll stay with her tonight. And if she wakes up, I’ll come and get you. Okay?”

“You have to be exhausted,” Peyton said.

“We both know how to handle long shifts,” Joanna said with a small smile. “So, don’t worry about me. I’ll be in your mother’s room so you can rest, and tomorrow I’ll bring you to see her. Deal?”

Peyton nodded, although she looked miserable.

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