Challenging Matt

“Yeah, I’ll tell you what I know,” he said. “It isn’t that much, but it might be useful.”

Layne’s smile flashed and Matt was startled by its brilliance. “Thanks. Oh...by the way, did you have anything to do with how my uncle’s belongings were sent over from Hudson & Davidson?”

“I’m not sure who took care of that. Any special reason?”

“Just curious. We can talk out here.” Layne gestured to the patio table. “I’ll get something to make notes.”

As she disappeared into her house, Matt once again got the feeling she was holding something back. But she had a truckload of reasons to be careful, and he’d gotten her to agree—more or less—to let him be involved in her search for answers.

Strangely, hanging around Layne didn’t sound as tedious as it ought to, especially with the lingering memory of her bright smile. But that was just because he sympathized with her and her aunt. They were grieving for William Hudson, at the same time trying to find answers about his death. It couldn’t be easy.

CHAPTER SIX

LAYNE QUICKLY GRABBED a notebook and pen from her office upstairs, afraid Matt would change his mind. She didn’t know what to make of his offer to assist with the investigation, but he was also willing to provide information, and that was exactly what she needed. Yet even as the thought formed, she froze on the staircase and frowned.

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