Chapter 43

chapter forty-three

‘We have reports that a body has been found in bushland in Sydney’s north,’ said the radio newsreader.

Sulin Ho slammed on the brakes of her car. A car behind her tooted furiously.

‘Police are treating the death as suspicious after a bushwalker made the gruesome discovery late yesterday.’

Sulin raised her hand in apology to the person behind her, pulled over and put on her hazard lights.

‘A crime scene has been established and forensic officers are collecting evidence. There is no further information available at this stage.’

‘That’s very sad news just breaking there,’ said the shock jock in the overly ponderous tone he used to indicate he was being serious now, folks, so listen up. ‘Obviously we’re all wondering and worrying if it’s that poor missing grandma, and no-one knows if that’s the case, but either way, that’s very sad news for some poor family.’

‘She’s not a grandma, you stupid egg!’ Sulin shouted at the radio, and then she burst into tears because if it was Joy’s body, she would never get to be one.