Chapter 11
I tried to find words, but instead, I just watched him. Dread covered me like a blanket. I wanted to be happy for him and Monique. I really did. Nevertheless, I couldn’t help but think it was all a big mistake. It was obvious to me that Frank was, once again, attempting to fill an empty space with another wife. I sipped my coffee, and although I wanted to continue the conversation, I knew it wouldn’t do any good. I just hoped Monique would be able to see that becoming wife number four wasn’t something to strive for.
“Sam, I’m sorry I didn’t get back to you on the text message case. It turns out no activity was reported. Did you see anything?”
“No. Actually, yes. We saw some guy park near the lake. He went to the edge and stared into the lake then got back into his car and dro
