Chapter 147

"Well, Sheriff Rogers seems very nice. In fact, we met yesterday at the shooting range but didn't know each other, so you can imagine the surprise today, for both of us," Ronnie chortled.

"I'll bet you had to do a double take, right?" Marie dipped a piece of buttered bread into her stew.

"I sure did and so did he. He's very handsome." Ronnie covered her mouth and chuckled. Then told Marie she'd have her own office and would be working as a partner with the sheriff for now.

Marie's eyes sparkled. "Yes, a very handsome man, and extremely dedicated to his job. You don't see him out on dates or running around with women. He works too hard and doesn't take the time to have fun."

"That's too bad. Maybe he had a bad breakup or something and has sworn off women. I know people who do that. And what's up with his dog? If it weren't for the sheriff grabbing him, it would have attacked me."

"That dog is very loving and takes after his owner." Marie slurped some broth from her spoon.

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