Jane Godman - Secret Baby, Second Chance

Vincente could see the pattern that was emerging along the line of photographs. “A month later, I was sent this picture.” Beth pointed to the next photograph. “In this version, there are two red Xs. As well as Cory’s face being crossed out, there is a red X over the face of Andy Smith, one of the other climbers.” She moved on to the next picture. “I got this picture the day before I left Stillwater. Three Xs. This time, the expedition leader, Rick Sterling, has his face crossed out.”

Vincente had a feeling he wasn’t going to like the answer to his next question. “Did you get in touch with Andy and Rick after you received these pictures?”

She lifted her eyes to his face. “I tried, but they are both dead.”

Vincente took a moment to let that information sink in. “What about the police, or anyone else who was on the climb? Did you try to contact them?”

“You saw what the letter says.” Her face was ashen. “Once I heard Andy and Rick were dead, I knew it wasn’t an idle threat. If I’d tried to speak to anyone, I’d have been putting you in danger. The only thing I could do was leave.”

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