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“Thanks, Coleman Mr Bayless, this is one ofa few questions from him”

“I don’t ht lisp, and his accent placed him from somewhere back East Likely Boston or somewhere in Maine “I’m very impressed you have a blind man on your force, Sheriff”

He didn’t want to show all his cards “Mr Bayless, I’m more of a consultant”

Bayless shook his hand “Whatever you are, it’s iives me a unique perspective into your world, Deputy I’m certain that those around you underestiht?”

Jaris shrugged, believing theto soften hiet around pretty well, thanks to Sugar”

“She’s beautiful One of Ms Anderson’s?”

“Yes I understand you train service dogs, too Tell me about that”

Mr Bayless went into detail about his work It was clear the e about canines Jaris didn’t have to ask too many questions, as Bayless was aMade the job of an interrogator easier But even listening to all Bayless said, he couldn’t find a crack in his story Was he telling the truth? Jaris’s gut told hi back

“I have the dogs in the back of my van Would you like to meet them, Deputy? I’m sure Ms Anderson would”

“Ms Anderson can s now”

Chapter Eleven

Jaris walked into the sheriff’s office with Sugar He had a million questions but no answers so far There were too many loose ends that needed to be tied up

Potter had shot Kaylyn He didn’t buy his story one bit The four dogs were still er showed up at Kaylyn’s door with an offer to give her four dogs None of it was adding up Were these things soer on it, but I’m sure they are

“Good Everyone is here Have a seat, Jaris,” Sheriff Wolfe said “I’lad you convinced Kaylyn to stay at her house with Chance”

“And I’ her place Who else is here?”