Chapter 19
When I reached out for my phone to check the time, after I woke up, I saw eight missed calls. Five from Detective Fanny. Three from numbers I didn't recognize. And a text from Lyke.
"I'm sorry. I'll explain everything when I get home. I love you."
Why would he text me so early? What was going on? It wasn't long until I found out why. The doorbell rang before I could call him back.
I pulled on one of Lyke's shirts and walked to the door on unsteady legs. Through the peephole, I saw Detective Fanny and she wasn't smiling.
"Mrs. Ashford," she said as I opened the door. "May I come in?"
"What happened?" My voice came out thin. "Is it Morris?"
"I'm afraid so." She stepped inside, and I couldn't help but notice that uncomfortable glare. "Morris Calloway passed away this mornin
