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“Why were they out there in the rain?” Reid asked.

Dippy shrugged. “They were discussing something. Had raincoats on and everything. Figured it must be urgent if they went through all that trouble to keep it private.”

They’d most likely been plotting ways to make sure this property became Wayne’s.

Olive mentally shook her head at the thought.

“Will Lucy be arrested?” Reid turned back to the sheriff.

“We’re still building our case. We’ll need to verify that she really was fooled by Wayne and wasn’t aware of what was happening.”

“Good to know.” Reid let out a breath. “Maybe this is all over. But it could have turned out so much differently.”

“Yes, it could have,” Olive muttered. “But it didn’t, and that’s the important thing.”

He cast her a grateful grin. “Yes, it is. Now, maybe life can return to normal.”

CHAPTER 49

Olive stepped outside with her bags the next morning. Trick and Tevin were already in the van waiting for her.

Their assignment was over, and it was time for them to go.

She usually didn’t feel hesitant when this moment came. No, she usually felt satisfied that she’d done her job.

But right now, a certain sadness lingered inside her—a sadness she couldn’t explain.

She turned to Reid, who was waiting for her there. “I’m glad everything worked out.”

“Not as glad as I am.” He stared at her, admiration in his gaze. “You and your team do excellent work.”

“Thank you. I’ll pass along that message.”

He shifted, his smile slipping as a more serious look filled his gaze. “Where are you off to now?”

“Truthfully? I’m not sure yet. Rex will probably tell us while we’re in transit.”

He nodded slowly. “If you ever decide life in Wyoming is for you, let me know.”

“Thanks, I will.” She cast him a soft smile.

Part of her thought the idea was nice. Maybe this was the kind of life she’d secretly always dreamed about.

But could she ever really see herself settling down?

She wasn’t sure yet.

Besides, she had unfinished business.

She remembered that text she’d gotten.

I know who murdered your family, and you don’t. This has got to be killing you.

She hadn’t wanted to follow up with it, not while she was on assignment. But as soon as she found a few days to herself, she was going to dive in.

Someone was taunting her, and she didn’t like being taunted.

“Well, goodbye.” Reid reached for her and pulled her into a hug.

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