![]() A fear that was so genuine, so dire, it pulled the air from the room. He forced a soft laugh, but I felt fear radiate out of him. I’ll be expecting more of that fabulous zucchini casserole before too long.” “Well, you give her a big hello when you talk to her. Did she know he was lying? She let a calculated smile widen across her face. She took the box, her razor-sharp gaze raking over him. My mother fell and bruised her hip, so Natalie is staying with her this week.” Yes.” He pushed his glasses up the bridge of his aquiline nose. “Oh, goodness.” Intrigue drew her closer as the melody of fresh gossip slid inside her ears. She and the kids had to go to my mother’s for a few days.” V walked back to the counter, box in hand. I hope everything is okay.” She was fishing. ![]() ![]() I have your lamp boxed up and ready to go.” He cast a quick gaze at the brute as though asking permission, then shuffled to a shelf in the back to get the box. “This is pretty,” I said, pointing to the necklace so I could hang around a bit longer. ![]() A part-time hairdresser and full-time busybody with more gumption than sense. The brute took note of my lingering presence. ![]()
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