Dark Secrets (Thriller)

Chapter 17

Being invited for coffee by the popular British Detective was the least of Neil’s expectations the next afternoon. The invitation caused him a slight confusion, and he swore he thought she found a new clue. He remembered sitting in the study room and looking through old newspapers when she sent the text.

New clue! New clue! His brain blared with a rush of dopamine.

He sang happily as he hurried to get his jacket and boots.

“Are you fine?” His younger brother asked giving him an odd look.

“We have a new clue my boy!” He hugged Gilbert tightly, before rushing out.

Neil hadn’t felt so happy to see Morrie in his entire life. The case spanned for too long and he couldn’t wait for it to be over.

She was in a coffee shop not too far from the city beach. He took off his cap and sat before her grinning like a crazy man.

“It was high time you called,” he said happily.

She felt weird by his reaction.

“Are you fine?” She asked.

“Yes, I am. I am only glad you called me here.”

“Ooo…” she was