CHRISTMAS MYSTERY by Sophie Weston: EPISODE 3
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The hotel receptionist beckoned as Liv went past the desk.
“Oh, Mrs Rossignol. A lady left a message for you.” She handed it over with a beaming professional smile. The envelope was in a sealed plastic bag. Rather like the receptionist, who was wearing a clear plastic full-face visor and what looked like full Hollywood make-up behind it.
“Thank you,” said Liv. “Are you uncomfortable in that thing?”
The girl looked surprised at being asked, then smiled more naturally. “You get used to it. My skin prickles after a long shift. But hey, that’s what moisturiser’s for, isn’t it? And I’m lucky to have a job.”
“Yes,” said Liv. “This virus makes me count my blessings every day.”
In her suite, she slid the envelope out of its plastic protections. She knew who it was from without even opening it. The beautiful Italic script was unmistakable. Continue reading