The Troutbeck Testimony (2015)
“‘What do you mean?’ ‘Oh, God – I shouldn’t have said that. But we had something like it happen, a year or two ago. I mean – not really the same at all. Nobody was killed or anything. And it’s idiotic to think he’d do it again. But …’ She shivered, and the dog turned to nuzzle her face, his concern palpable.
‘What?’ Simmy fought an urge to shake the girl. ‘Who are you talking about?’ Bonnie whimpered and the dog made a low rumble. ‘I never should have said anything. It was completely stupid.... Corinne would kill me if she knew. It was just one of those horrible neighbour disputes that got out of hand.’ She looked up. ‘I’m really sorry. It was a bad time. You reminded me, and it made me go all weak. I’m sorry.’ An ill-timed customer forced Simmy’s attention away before she could demand any further detail. Bonnie got to her feet with an embarrassed awkwardness.
The woman stood just inside the door, gazing at the new display in wonderment.MoreLess
‘What?’ Simmy fought an urge to shake the girl. ‘Who are you talking about?’ Bonnie whimpered and the dog made a low rumble. ‘I never should have said anything. It was completely stupid.... Corinne would kill me if she knew. It was just one of those horrible neighbour disputes that got out of hand.’ She looked up. ‘I’m really sorry. It was a bad time. You reminded me, and it made me go all weak. I’m sorry.’ An ill-timed customer forced Simmy’s attention away before she could demand any further detail. Bonnie got to her feet with an embarrassed awkwardness.
The woman stood just inside the door, gazing at the new display in wonderment.MoreLess
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