Insurance Scam

Rainey. I stared at her name onscreen. Why was she calling me now? ‘Hello.’ ‘Amiyah.’ Her voice was jaunty. ‘I heard what happened. How are you feeling?’ She was gloating. I gripped the phone. How could she have known about this so fast? ‘Amiyah, be careful.’ I heard Grandpa’s voice in my head. And Mum’s, Dad’s, Kieran’s. Every one of them told me Rainey was dangerous. I touched my right arm. Was this her work? A chill went up my spine. I shivered, but I tried to keep the tremor out of my voice. ‘I’m fine. Couldn’t be better, in fact. Why are you calling me?’ ‘I’m your aunt. Of course I’m calling you to show concern. How’s Landon doing?’ ‘That’s none of your business.’ ‘I’m curious,’ she ignored my rebuff. ‘You and Landon split up. Why did he risk his life for you? Does that mean he still has feelings for you? If that’s the case, why did he divorce you? Could it be…?’ She paused. I held my breath. ‘If he loves you, then he doesn’t love Freya. Hmm, did he really have an affair with her?