Page 38 of Sins of a Husband

“What did?” I ask.

“The affair with Brian. It just happened. It wasn’t planned or anything.”

“I’m not here about that. Do you remember anything out of the ordinary about that night or after the attack on Brian and Katherine?”

“No.” She shakes her head. “There was nothing out of the ordinary.”

“What about Katherine? How was she?”

“She almost died, detective.”

“I’m aware. Did she say anything to you while she was staying here? Anything that you thought was odd or strange?”

“No. Nothing. Are you saying that Katherine killed Brian?”

“No. I’m not saying that at all. There have been some murders back in New York that are identical to what happened here. Break-ins, missing jewelry, and the men were all stabbed twenty-two times.”

“Oh my gosh. That’s horrible. You have no idea who did it?”

“No. Unfortunately, we don’t. That’s why I’m here. I’m trying to find something that could connect the murders.”

“I’m sorry, Detective Walker. I wish I could help, but I can’t.”

“You were the one who helped Katherine pack up her home after the murder, correct?”

“Yes.”

“You didn’t find or see anything strange to you?”

She shakes her head. “No. I’m sorry.”

I let out a long sigh. “Thank you for your time.” I stood and headed toward the front door. “Was he going to leave her?” I turned and asked Cindy.

“No. And I wasn’t going to leave Mark either. It was just fun we were having. Please, don’t judge me.”

“I’m not. Thank you again.” I leave the house.

I am so totally judging her.

I was starving, so I pulled into the parking lot of Patty’s Diner and grabbed a booth when I walked through the door.

“Welcome to Patty’s. I’m Linda. What can I get you?” the perky waitress asks.

“I’ll have the club wrap with fries and a cup of coffee.”

“Regular or decaf?”

“Regular, and just black.” I smile.

“Coming right up.” She takes the menu from me and walks away.

I pull my phone from my purse and call my captain.

“Walker, tell me you found something.”

“It’s a dead-end. Rockstead is a small town where the only crime is someone shoving a pack of gum in their pocket without paying for it. Even if there was something four years ago, I don’t think the Sheriff’s Department was equipped to handle it. I wouldn’t be surprised if some things were overlooked.”

“Damn it. Get your ass back here. We need to find that damn killer before he murders another cheating husband.”

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