While Mildred's phone call to Sarah Turner had yielded promising results she still had to wait for them and time simply wasn't on her side. Sarah had promised to have the books sent over so that Mildred could look through them, a task Mildred was keen to begin straight away. Steele however had other ideas and insisted on her leaving for the day ( Read more... )

The meeting with Ewan Turner started amicable enough, the man did seem rather tense but in the little they'd had to do with him that seemed typical. The difference now was they had a far clearer picture as to its cause, even if it was only hearsay.

"Have you got some news for me?" He said, "I really need this dealt with, you know."
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Ingrid Turner had class, Laura had to give her that. The woman was as cool as a cucumber and to all but the most discerning eye appeared to be completely unfazed.
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The topic of Steele's rapid thoughts didn't come up again until after they had dropped Sophie off at Mrs Fraser's place. Steele simply grinned at Laura and said, "We can discuss it now if you like."
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The moments spent with Sophie were always precious and their evening was no exception. The little girl clearly revelled in having all of their attention and now with two more on the way it seemed even more important to savour each and every moment. It was however still a wonderful thing and simply made Laura determined to ensure that once the ( Read more... )

Once they were alone Laura watched Steele for a few moments before saying, "Are you going to tell me?"

"Tell you?"

"Whatever is is that has your brain whirring at a hundred miles an hour."
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The meeting with Ewan Turner's first wife was a lot more informative than they had anticipated, giving Laura a niggly little worry that it may have been too easy ( Read more... )

Mildred smiled enjoying being the centre of attention, "I think", she said, "that I might need to be comfortable."

"I know I might need to be." Steele said.
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As Steele prepared himself to welcome the woman into the office and ask how they could help he realised she probably hadn't even noticed them. She seemed both a million miles away and intent on her thoughts and worries. He was tempted to wave to get her attention when suddenly she looked at them, her eyes widening as she took them in.
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Mildred looked up guiltily as the walked into the office and quickly closing the book she was holding said, "Good morning, boss and no I wasn't reading on company time, honest!"

Steele smiled, "Think nothing of it Mildred, besides I only have one question."
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