What a frightening reaction from an otherwise sane-seeming woman. Sure, Goody had been a little vague at times, but she’d been sharp as a tack about bygone days. Then again, if she’d worked for any length of time in the Elling household, particularly at the time of the kidnapping, that would be enough to give anyone the willies. They reached the fresh air and sunshine of the outdoors, and Nicole took a cleansing breath. “Goody knows something about the Ellings, but it may not have anything to do with the kidnapping.” Rich shot her a hard look. “Why do you say that?” They reached his SUV, and Nicole met his gaze across the hood. “She mentioned ‘those poor women.’ I think she meant the Elling women. I’ve researched the family, and the Elling wives have had it tough.” Rich shrugged. “I’m sure Fern, Margaret and Hannah were pretty broken up about Samuel’s disappearance. Goody probably witnessed a lot of weeping and wailing.” Nicole pursed her lips and shook her head as she climbed into the vehicle.
