Darlene’s pov
I waited for a few seconds, hoping to learn more. I deduced from what I heard that they had nothing to do with Darla’s murder. Nonetheless, they appeared to be very knowledgeable about the Black Bear. Perhaps they also knew the murderers. They did, however, come to a halt in their conversation. I knew they were about to walk out the door, so I knocked before they realised I was listening in on their conversation.
“Come in.”
When I heard Mr. Rupert’s solemn voice, my heart skipped a beat. I had always found him intimidating, but facing him after what I had heard was even worse. As I walked inside, I clutched the tray tightly. My heart was pounding in my chest as I set the tray on the table.
“You look perplexed, Darlene. What did the doctor say? And where is Lizzie?”
His
