“There were a dozen golf carts and a gallery of curious onlookers gathered as well. Eli was waiting on the steps for me as I ran towards the house. We embraced and he guided me inside. Essie was sitting in a chair in the dining room, and Hildie was standing over her, rubbing her shoulders. “What happened? Were you here? Did they hurt you? What was stolen?” My eyes danced between Essie and Eli. Eli spoke first. “It was a burglary. Someone came in and took her jewelry while she was out....” “I went to put my earrings away, and everything was gone.” The crime scene investigators were dusting the doorknobs in the front and back, looking for a point of entry, and taping off the bedroom and kitchen areas. They had just arrived too. “Now, Essie,” Eli said gently, “I need to ask you a few questions, starting with what’s missing.” “Everything,”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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