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KATE
Through the window, I watched as Cooper’s plane took off down the runway before lifting off into the air. I respected that he didn’t want to tell me who the other person involved was, but I figured he had his reasons. As soon as I got out to my car, I planned to stop by The Carolina Tavern and get something to eat, but that was put on hold when Detective Sam Lennox decided to call me.
“Hello,” I answered.
“Ms. Townsend, it’s Sam Lennox. Okay, I’m going to just cut to the chase and let you know. Emily Easton called me today and said that her mother never showed back up in Ohio. I don’t know if there’s any cause for concern, but until she shows up back home I want you to be cautious. I’m sure you’ll tell Cooper for me, right?”
“You can’t be serious?” I hissed. That’s not the new
