Benita was disappointed about someone carrying the noose inside the convent and then using it to kill Sister Helena. She paced at the far corner of the convent grounds. The sound of the tiny pebbles, being kicked around was therapeutic to her. Hicks preferred to lay on the wooden bench than have pebbles thrown at his face. He sneezed as he inhaled some of the dust in the air. The loyal canine yawned and napped, while Benita wallowed in frustration. “At least now we know it’s Sister Lily, Sister Helena, and Sister Nora who had access to that shed,” Hinz said with a smirk. Benita stopped pacing and then walked up to Hinz. “I think we only have two obvious suspects here—Sister Nora and Sister Lily,” “You have a strong point there. Both of them …show more content…
He also told Benita what he wanted to happen to the convent. “It is not a proper place of faith anymore. Those young women were stripped of their innocence and their trust in goodness. It would be better to have the young women secluded in a safe place. The convent and the winery will be sold. The money from the sale will be devoted to the well-being and livelihood of the young women. I cannot promise the same treatment for Sister Lily, though. She had the greatest degree of motive among all of them.” “I think the law will be the one that takes care of her punishment, bishop,” Benita said. # Benita and Hicks watched the young novices as they got into a coaster, provided by Bishop Lori. They were were taken to an undisclosed location, where they would be able to start their new lives, supported by the bishop and the money from the sale of the convent and the winery. The church was closed, until the bishop deemed it the right time to serve the parishioners again. Hinz lit up his cigarette and stood a few feet away from Benita. “Another successful solve. This will look good in my resume,” Hinz said. “Could you move farther away, detective? You’re head is blocking my view,” Benita retorted. “See you around, Miss Arrow,” Hinz said. He never even bothered to thank her. “I hate that man, Hicks,”