Page 203 of Taken Away

"Mabel loved puzzles."

Neither of them smiled. A beat passed.

Then Chloe's voice echoed from down the hall.

"Found it!"

Burke turned back to Anne. "Ms. Langford."

"Hmm?"

"I may need to sit down with you at some point."

One eyebrow lifted. "Should I call my lawyer?"

A smile tugged at the corner of Burke's mouth. "Not yet."

Chloe laughed.

Anne looked disappointed. "That's unfortunate. I know a very good one."

"I've heard."

Burke's attention settled on the planner in Savannah's hands.

"You were her sister."

The humor faded slightly.

"Whether the two of you were close or not, you knew Mabel longer than anybody."

Anne held his gaze. "That's true."

"I'd appreciate any insight you can give me."

Anne nodded. "Fair enough."

Savannah held out the planner.

Burke took it carefully.

The worn leather cover looked ordinary enough.

Something told him it wasn't.

He tucked it beneath his arm and tipped the Stetson back onto his head.

"Ladies, I appreciate it."

Savannah smiled. "Hope it helps."

"So do I."

Burke tipped the brim of his hat, then turned and headed for the door.

It eased shut behind him as he disappeared into the sunshine.

Anne watched him go.