Summer Reading is Killing Me (Phee Jefferson Book 2) Read Online Free Page B

reassure him. “This may sound weird, but I’m okay. I didn’t know her, so I
guess I feel a little detached. Does that make sense?”
    “It does. It’s always harder when you know the
person. I’m glad you’re okay. Jaime said it was a violent crime scene. Elody Campbell was a senator’s daughter which means the FBI
are making noise that they plan to take over the case for Senator Campbell’s
safety. Jaime is determined to run the investigation without the feds breathing
down his neck. He doesn’t think Elody’s murder is
related to the Senator or his staff.”
    “Tina told me that Elody is the ‘it’ girl on the club scene and a Tweetaholic .
I suppose I should pull my head from the library stacks and read something
about the famous for being famous crowd. I wonder if Audrey Hepburn would tweet
if she became a star today,” I mused. 
    “More than likely. I appreciate stars like James
Dean and Bette Davis, but they had their own love-hate relationships with the
press. Check out Elizabeth Taylor and all the scandal attached to her
marriages. They didn’t have a way to spread their gossip as quickly as stars do
today. Times they are a changin ’, my lovely Phee .” Clint sang.
    “Well, aren’t you the Bob Dylan wannabe!” I
laughed. “So what has Jaime learned about Elody’s murder that makes him think it’s not related to the Senator?” Subtle, Phee , I
thought.
    “Nothing he’s shared with me.” Clint’s voice
turned serious. “I want you to leave the investigating to the professionals.
After last year, I couldn’t handle anything else happening to you.”
    “I’m just curious,” I fibbed. Lying sounded so
harsh. Fibs were like small half-truths. It’s splitting hairs, but I didn’t
want him to worry about me. I twisted my hair nervously around my finger as I
changed the subject. “How was your day?”
    “I’ve been in class with our new deputy, Lu
Gifford. You and I are going to have dinner with Lu Monday evening if that’s
okay. How’s my little guy, Watson?”
    “That’s fine. I’ll pick up a nice bottle of wine
and a six-pack of beer. We can grill out. My parents are keeping Watson until
tomorrow morning because I went out to the movies with Grant tonight.” I
slipped the last news in quickly. Juliet and Wade had planted a tiny seed of
doubt in my brain this morning. It sprouted and grew flowers in the last few
minutes.
    “Okay.” Clint drew out the word. An edge crept
into his voice which made my stomach tighten.
    “I ran into him at Nellie Jo’s. We needed to clear
the air. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you beforehand, but I didn’t think you would
have a problem with me meeting with an old friend,” I said a little
defensively.
    “I guess I understand,” Clint said slowly. “Do you
want to talk about it? You’ve been avoiding him, but I think it’s good you
finally cleared the air with Grant. You’re a kind soul, Phee ,
and you want to save everyone. That’s why I love you.”
    I smiled and the knot in my stomach uncoiled.
“You’re the sexiest, handsomest, most understanding boyfriend in the whole wide
world, Clint Mason.” 
    “I know. Can I have that engraved on a plaque so I
can hang it in my office? So tell me about this evening.”
    “It was awkward at Nellie Jo’s. Everyone was
watching us. I felt like a bug under a microscope. I don’t get people like Elody wanting to be watched by the public. It would freak
me out. This morning wasn’t the time or place for us to clear the air with people
trying to eavesdrop. We went to the movies because that’s always been our
thing. I feel like such a jerk after we talked. Grant wasn’t the reason his mom
killed those people any more than I was. Everyone in town’s been treating him
like he’s the criminal, including me. He’s leaving Miller’s Cove, and it’s
all my fault!” I wailed.
    “It’s not your fault. You can’t blame folks for
how they feel. I guarantee you that Grant understands why