Maggie Lee (Book 11): The Hitwoman Hires A Manny - Plot & Excerpts
the fire when we got back. Taking pictures, taking notes, talking among themselves. “What happened?” Loretta gasped, surveying the devastation. I personally thought the scene was pretty self-explanatory, so I didn’t bother to respond, but Griswald was kind enough to answer her. Then, saying he needed to talk to Templeton alone, he banished Loretta and I to wait inside the house. Loretta linked her arm through her beloved’s in a show of solidarity. “Whatever you have to say to him, you can say to us.” I couldn’t blame her. Considering that whatever it was they were going to discuss, was of concern to the family, I made no move to follow Griswald’s order either. Templeton gently disentangled himself, before saying softly, but firmly, “Wait inside, darling.” Pouting, Loretta hustled off toward the kitchen door. Griswald gave me a pointed look. I considered arguing with him, but decided it wasn’t the time. Not when the scent of smoke still hung in the air. “Put me down,”
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