"So they patched everything up then?"
"It seemed that way. But then about a year later they both wind up dead, along with the new wife. Only her baby survived."
"That's horrible. How did they die?"
"Stabbed to death. Butchered is more like it. No one is sure exactly what happened, but it must have been some fight."
"You said the baby survived?"
"Oh yes. That would be Judah. He still lives up there. He's a bit rough around the edges but underneath he's the nicest guy you'd ever meet. But I'm rambling on. You're probably bored stiff."
"No, it is very interesting. You said Judah's father had a child before he left. Whatever happened to it?"
"I'm not sure. I've heard people mention a daughter, but no one's ever seen her. He didn't bring her back here."
"You said they live around here? I have a friend from around here who mentioned them. I thought I may as well pay them a visit while I'm here."
"They live up on the hill. You just take Main Street back to the highway and you'll see it. I could show you if you'd like," Pestona said. She patted Samantha's hand. "If you want some company."
Samantha pulled her hand back. "That's very kind of you to offer, but-"
"I understand. I'm sorry. I thought maybe-"
"It's all right. Thanks for all your help." She tried not to walk out of the antiques store too quickly to further hurt Miss Pestona's feelings. Could that have been the reason Andre left? she wondered. No, that wasn't it. She had other things to worry about at the moment.
Veronica had not only killed the four people in the last two days; she'd also slaughtered her father, stepmother, and grandmother as well. There couldn't be any other explanation in Samantha's mind. Now she'd come back to finish the job.