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She fidgeted with her coffee cup, sloshing the liquid around. “I hope so too.”
As I drove back toward town, I pretty much crossed Sue off as a suspect.
That left Hazel, Alfred, Carla, Bob, and Ginny, with Alfred at the top of the list.
25
MELLY
By the time I closed for the afternoon, I was feeling much better about my business. We were busy with customers all afternoon and there had been no repeat of the one-star trolling on the town website.
Elrik had called and filled me in on his conversation with Sue. Like him, I suspected she hadn’t dumped the Xylitol into the punch.
Who had and why?
Elrik sent me a text as I was getting into my car.I’m about to place the order for our meal at Kraken’s Keep. Have you thought of anything in particular you or Grannie would like?
Nope. Surprise us.
Alright, I will. After we’ve eaten and she’s settled, we can follow through on my icy plan.
I can’t wait.
As I drove home, I turned up the radio and sang alongwith the tune, only lowering the volume when I pulled into the driveway.
“Well, well, I’m glad you’re here,” Grannie said as I stepped inside her kitchen. She sat at the table with a cup of tea but rose to her feet and flung her arms up in the air. “Surprise.”
“Where’s your walker?” I asked, not seeing it in the kitchen.
“I’m done with it.” A big smile rose on her face. “The physical therapist said I could use a cane now. I’ve graduated, and it’s about time.”
“It hasn’t been that long.” I crossed the room and kissed her cheek. “This is amazing! We need to celebrate. Good thing Elrik’s bringing dinner.”
“He’s such a sweet man.” When she looked up at me, her hazel eyes sparkled. “I don’t want to pry, but I can tell you have feelings for him.”
“I think I’m falling in love with him, Grannie.” My grin made my cheeks ache. “He seems to feel the same way.”
“Wonderful.” Grannie clapped her hands. “Do you think he’ll propose?”
“We’re nowhere near talking about something like that.” But would we get there? I suspected we could.
All we needed to do was figure out who tried to frame Grannie and then we could put this behind us and . . . Who knew where things would go between Elrik and I after that?
“How’s the investigation going?” she asked as she settled at the table again.
I sat across from her.
We’d already decided not to share too much with my grandmother. She was under enough stress as it was. No need to add to that. I did tell her I knew about Sue and Alfred’s marriage.
“She swore me to secrecy after they returned from Vegas.” Grannie sipped her tea before placing the cup back in the saucer with a clink.
“Why keep it a secret?” Would Grannie’s reason match Sue’s?
“Alfred felt he should notify his family first.”
Not the same answer, but also not far off. Invitations to a reception could include notification.
“He must’ve done that by now,” I said.
