Chapter 25
The street was just the same as it was when Madeline had last seen it. Ciaran parked a block away from Mrs. Hanson’s cottage. Madeline knew he could park right at the front, but she had trained herself not to ask questions.
As soon as they entered the front yard of the cottage, Mrs. Hanson appeared mysteriously on the doorstep. Had she known they were coming?
“It’s good to see you again, Ciaran. What did this old woman do to deserve a visit?”
She stepped down from the steps to the lawn. Her weird earrings jingled, making an unpleasant sound with her every step. Madeline wished it would stop as it made her head ring.
The woman looked at Madeline. “I’m glad to see you again, too!”
“You know why we’re here, Mrs. Hanson. I know you’re disappointed to see her alive.”
“I don’t
