Twin Pines by Chloe Reeder

Author:Chloe Reeder
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: theft, ebook, wyoming, assisted living, mystery and suspense, chloe reeder
Publisher: Chloe Reeder

CHAPTER NINE

TAKING BELLA BY SURPRISE, LILLIAN OPENED THE DOOR at her knock. Usually, the resident called for her to come in. Lillian Brooks was a very independent woman and this was the root of Bella's doubt if Lillian really needed the assisted living center. None of the visual signs of a self-care deficit were apparent such as: anorexia, bruising from falls or dental problems. Lillian Randall and Garrett Brooks confused her. She was very glad that Garrett had the confidence to tell her Lillian was helping him with this investigation. Could her placement actually be part of their act? The more she pondered the idea, the clearer it became. Lillian didn't even need to be here.

"Right on time," Lillian exclaimed. Her words tossed Bella back into reality. "I like that. Young folks these days don't worry about punctuality." Lillian stepped away from the door and allowed the younger woman access to the warmly decorated suite.

Bella walked into the room. The thin rays of the setting sun threw bright, spectral colors against the cream-colored living room walls giving the room a lavish atmosphere. Charming. Lillian's antique furniture added another layer of opulence to the surrounding and the various jewel-toned materials mixing with the rare furniture left a definite imprint in her mind; this was an affluent woman.

"Is there a problem, Lillian?" Bella asked. She didn't want to rush her, but she knew Garrett would arrive at her office shortly. The vision of the way he looked at her a few moments ago reverberated in the back of her mind like a clock, its booming tick-tock counting off the seconds until she would see him again. Bella didn't care if he was angry or not. To be close to him was enough.

"Sit down, dear. I must tell you some news that is truly upsetting."

Bella dropped in the winged-back chair and Lillian eased into a brocade rocking chair. "Oh. If you're unhappy here," she whispered, "can I do anything to make you more comfortable? I..."

"Bella! That's not why I wanted to see you. I'm afraid there are people employed at this place who want to cause you harm." Lillian's forehead puckered with wrinkles.

"That's not really a surprise." Bella's body felt numb. She crossed her arms in front of her and rubbed near her shoulders, trying to increase the circulation so she wouldn't feel so physically deadened. The only thing shocking was hearing Lillian say it aloud.

Lillian leaned forward in her chair and peered sternly at her…there was no doubt she was concerned, the lines around her eyes deepened and her jaw pulsated in the same manner her grandsons does so often. "You have become more than just an acquaintance to me. You are my friend. That's why I am trying to help you and I need you to take my words seriously."

"There have been a few--incidents." Bella's full bottom lip began to tremble and she bit down on it to gain control. She took a deep breath and continued. "I shouldn't be telling you this.

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