A Sudden TwistLucy Clay was the lead detective as the two cars arrived at the Stride home. She'd automatically called Connor as soon as the emergency call had been routed to the murder squad's office. He would divert from his intended destination at Judge Tolliver's house and even now was on his way to the double murder scene. DeVere could wait.
Mary Stride was sitting on the bottom stair as Lucy walked into the house. The eldest of the Stride siblings was quietly sobbing, her shoulders hunched and her head sunk into her hands. She barely noticed the police officer's arrival and only looked up when Lucy tapped her very gently on the shoulder and spoke softly:
“Miss Stride?”
“Yes,” sobbed Mary.
“You made an emergency call. Your brother and sister; where are they?”
“Upstairs,” Mary repl
