“Mr. Stokes told him to leave the building or he would call the police.”
Ashley was confused. “How did Mr. Stokes know the man was in the building?” Mr. Stokes’ apartment was on the floor above hers.
“He was about to go on his evening walk. The strange man was hovering by your door. Mr. Stokes is such a nice person. A true gentleman.”
Ashley’s heart pounded. “The man was outside my apartment?”
“Si, but Mr. Stokes did not think he entered. He checked the door handle and it was locked.”
That didn’t make Ashley feel any better.
Mrs. Moretti handed her a plate of cake. “I will bring the tea into the living room. Take this to your friend. A piece of cake will make her feel better.”
The plate wobbled in Ashley’s hand. “Would you mind if Bonnie and I came back in ten minutes? I’d like to check my apartment.”
“Of course, I did not think. Would you like Mr. Stokes to go with you? He decided not to go for his walk.”
Ashley shook her head. “We’ll be all right.”
“And your friend? She will be okay?”
“She’s feeling better already.” She kissed Mrs. Moretti’s cheek. “We’ll be back soon. Thank you for warning us.”
“It is no problem. I will take care of you.”
Ashley handed Mrs. Moretti her plate and went back into the living room.
She just hoped Bonnie wanted to search her apartment with her. If the man had managed to break in, she didn’t know what they would find.
