Death by Jealousy (Caribbean Murder #6)

“Your son’s alive - that’s what counts,” Mattheus responded. “All kinds of stuff go on during a case. It’s over now. Let it go.”


“We’re all in shock,” Edward continued. “Our whole world is shaken. It boggles the mind.”

“Killing always does,” said Mattheus. “That’s why we’re here.”

“Mac asked me to thank you both as well for the incredible work you’ve done. He’s gone to another Island today, is moving there permanently. He told me to send you both his good wishes. He wants only the best for the two of you.”

Cindy and Mattheus nodded.

“And he left a letter for you,” Edward handed the letter to Cindy.

Cindy took it and slipped it into her bag. She had no desire at all to read any letter from Mac, but didn’t want to be rude.

“And how are Allie’s parents? “Cindy asked.

“They’ve returned to the States, completely wiped out. I have no idea how they’ll go on. And, if the two of you had left, the same thing would have happened to us. Peter’s life would have been in grave danger,” Edward went on, speaking very slowly, as if trying to absorb the facts. “Just knowing that we almost lost our son, I don’t know how we’ll go on, either.”

“You’ll go on fine,” Cindy said. “You’ll be thankful for every moment you have with Peter, and everyone else. You’ll comfort Allie’s family. You’ll also realize that most of us snap out of our jealousy and fear. Most of us want the best, are caring and thoughtful. There are only a few dangerous creatures among us. We can’t let them take the joy out of our living. When we realize that, we go on.”

“You’re a wise young woman,” Edward said appreciatively, “way beyond your years.”

“Life taught me directly,” said Cindy. “It taught Mattheus, too.”

The phone in the hotel room rang at that moment. Ann picked it up.

“Yes, Cindy and Mattheus are right here,” Ann replied.

Was it another reporter? Cindy wondered as she Mattheus looked at each other.

“Give me a moment, I’ll ask them,” Ann went on. “I don’t know if they’re available for another case right now. Let me find out.”