“As they turned into the driveway, Ellie was amused to see a couple of men and a woman homing in on a man who was out walking a dog. Could they be members of the press asking a neighbour for a comment on the Hooper tragedies? Ellie and Vera slipped past them unnoticed and rang the doorbell. The door opened so sharply that Ellie had to step back to avoid the girl who then hurtled out. Freya, dressed in tank top, shorts and trainers. ‘Who? Oh. You.’ She switched her eyes to Vera. ‘And . . .?’ ‘My ...cleaner. Helping you out for a couple of hours.’ Freya nodded. ‘I was going crazy, cooped up inside, so I’m off for a run. Make sure the door’s shut behind you. We’ve had the police and all sorts here today, wanting to get an exclusive interview. Some nutters on the phone.’ She looked right and left, saw the members of the press still crowding around the neighbour. ‘There they are again. Dad gave them an earful and now they’re pestering neighbours. See you.’ She loped off.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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