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years,’’ Ian said. ‘‘And it also appears there was some kind of hidden compartment. If Dad hadn’t decided to reopen that wing and renovate, we might not have ever found the body.’’
‘‘Are they sure it’s her?’’
Ian shook his head. ‘‘The coroner’s up there now, taking pictures and running a few preliminary tests. It could be days or even weeks before we have a positive ID.’’
At the sound of hushed voices, Reid glanced toward the living room. ‘‘Uncle Harold and Aunt Miranda?’’
‘‘They’re in the living room with Dad and the rest of the family. If it is Vickie, they want to know as soon as possible.’’
All the years of not knowing if their daughter was alive or dead. He couldn’t even imagine the agony his aunt and uncle had gone through. But even through their devastating loss, even as the months and years had passed without a trace of what had happened, they, and the entire family, hadn’t given up hope that one day Vickie would be found alive.
And they wouldn’t give up hope now, either, Reid thought somberly. Not until they had tangible, physical proof.
‘‘What about the press?’’ Reid was surprised they weren’t already swarming the mansion like locusts. ‘‘What do they know?’’
‘‘Nothing yet. Dad’s called in a couple of favors to keep this quiet for a day or two, but I doubt we can contain it much longer. Nicola will put together a statement today.’’
‘‘And the police?’’
‘‘They want to speak with the entire family,’’ Ian said. ‘‘Right now they’re questioning Joyce.’’
Reid frowned. ‘‘Why Joyce?’’
‘‘Procedure.’’ Ian shrugged. ‘‘I guess they figure the housekeeper always knows everything, sees everything.’’
‘‘That’s certainly true with Joyce,’’ Reid said with a nod. ‘‘When we were kids, I always swore that woman had eyes in the back of her head and superhero hearing.’’
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