Ada's Death (Cara Daniels Cozy Mystery Book 5) Read Online Free

relative can’t take care of themselves.” Suzanne stood up.
“Look, Cara, forget I said that. It was unprofessional of me. I’m sure Ben
Clement just wants the best for his mum. I’d better check on her. It was lovely
to see you again.”
    Suzanne
abruptly left the kitchen. Cara stood up and watched her through the open door.
Suzanne knelt at Ada’s side and gently touched her on the shoulder. Ada stirred
and then tried to sit up.
    Suzanne
said, “Ada, I’ll come back another time. You look better for having a rest. Do
you need any more sleeping tablets?”
    Ada
pulled herself into a sitting position. “No, I’m fine. Are you sure you don’t
want to do a few tests? Ben’s coming over for his dinner tonight and he always
asks me what you’ve done on your visits.”
    Suzanne
had her back to Cara so she couldn’t see her expression, although she did
notice the slight slump of Suzanne’s shoulders. In a bright voice Suzanne said,
“Of course I can do my checks now. Roll your sleeve up!”
    Cara
turned away and busied herself with the washing-up. Her thoughts were full of
Ben Clement. What was he up to? What did he have to gain from his mum going
into a nursing home? Would he take control of his mum’s estate? He was an only
child, and he worked at a solicitor’s so he’d know how to make that happen.
Cara looked down at the running water. Was Ben going to murder Ada?

 

 
    Chapter
5

 
    Ada
insisted that Cara go home while she prepared the food for the evening meal. “I
like to cook on my own,” Ada explained. “You’ve already done enough for me
today.”
    “Call
me if you need any help,” Cara said reluctantly as she left Ada’s house.
    Robin
gave her a friendly wave from Ada’s side. “I will do.”
    Cara
gave him a quick smile. She was glad he was going to stay with Ada. She’d be
lost without Robin’s help.
    Back
in Gran’s house Cara unpacked some of her boxes and made herself at home. She
had a little explore around Gran’s house. Gran had left her a note in her
office which told Cara to make use of anything in there. She found some
interesting things in Gran’s office.
    Cara
held up a small button and said to herself, “So, this is a listening device.
Gran, you are full of surprises. What else have you got in here?”
    After
a good rummage around Gran’s devices, she decided to catch up on some of her
own work. She was in the middle of designing a new website for a dog walking
company when Robin appeared at her side.
    “What
is it?” Cara jumped up. “Is Ada okay? Do I need to go round there?”
    Robin
put his hands behind his back and peered at Cara’s computer. “Do people really
employ someone else to walk their dogs?”
    “Robin!
Why have you appeared?”
    Robin
turned his attention to her. “Just wanted to let you know that Ada is fine.
She’s made a leek and potato soup for the starter, that will be followed by
shepherd’s pie. And to top off the meal there will be apple crumble.”
    Cara’s
mouth watered. “Sounds lovely. And how is Ada?”
    “Happy.
She’s been singing along to the radio all afternoon. I don’t think anything is
wrong with her mind. She didn’t need any cookery books.” He tapped his temple.
“She’s got it all up there.”
    “Has
she had any visitors? Has she taken any tablets?”
    Robin
shook his head. “She’s had two cups of tea, decaf ones.” He looked again at
Cara’s computer. “What other canine services do they offer?”
    “All
sorts. Are you going back to Ada’s?”
    “Yes.”
He grinned at her. “I can tell when I’m not wanted. I’ll see you in a few hours
for dinner. Don’t be snacking on anything! Ada’s gone to a lot of trouble with
the meal.”
    Cara
pulled a face at him as he disappeared. She stood up and headed towards the
kitchen. She needed a snack, she couldn’t wait hours for Ada’s food. She gave
herself a mental pat on the back as she choose an apple over a Mars bar.
    A
few hours later she knocked on