Page 32 of Little Dark Deeds

“Let’s go over what I know about Tyler so far,” I said.“He is a real estate agent, and he was helping Tiffany find an investment rental.At some point during that process, they hit it off and started dating.”

“Until the wife found out, I bet,” Simone said.

“Here’s something interesting.When Jana confronted Tiffany at work, I expected to hear that she was erratic, which is common in these situations.I was told she was calm and collected, talking to Tiffany like she didn’t place any of the blame on her.She put it all on Tyler.She and Tiffany even hugged at the end.”

Shocked, Simone shook her head.“What happened after their lovey powwow?”

“The wife told Tyler she knew about the affair, and according to Tiffany’s father, Tyler told Jana he wanted a divorce.”

“I don’t get it.If he wanted a divorce, why make it so messy?He could have done the right thing and asked for the divorcebeforehe started dating Tiffany.Maybe if he had, it all would have gone down a different way.”

“Who knows?People cheat for a lot of reasons.”

Hunter scrunched up her face, nodding.“Yeah, like the thrill of the chase and the fact it feels so naughty.Brings in an extra level of excitement for some people.”

Simone tipped her head back, laughing.“Umm, Hunter, is there anything you’d like to tell us?”

“Oh, no.Come on.I wouldn’t ever ...I just, I watch a lot of murder mysteries on television.Half the time, an affair has something to do with it.”

Simone eyed Hunter like she questioned her answer.

“Ladies, let’s get back on track,” I said.“Tyler and Jana are the first people on my list to question, though to accuse them now seems too easy.If either one of them murdered Tiffany, they would have known they’d be a prime suspect.I’ll see what they have to say, and then we’ll discuss their statements.In the meantime, Hunter, I’d like you to look into Tiffany’s recent clients.Her last legal case was a bit rough on her.I’d like to know more about it.”

“You bet.What type of case was it?”

“Divorce.She handled a lot of them.Given she won almost every case she took on, I’m wondering if there’s something there.”

“Are you thinking there might be a disgruntled husband?”

“I am.”

I turned toward Simone.“I’d like you to talk to Tiffany’s neighbors.See if they saw or heard anything on the day of the murder.I’m sure Foley and Whitlock have already spoken to them, but it wouldn’t hurt to circle back and speak to them ourselves.”

“I’m on it,” she said.

And with that, it was go time.