Still, despite the limited selection in every department, the produce was fresh and locally grown, and the meat well trimmed. Sarah loaded up her cart, including a good-looking apple pie from the bakery and some freshly baked whole-wheat rolls. As she wheeled her cart toward the cash register, she heard a familiar voice. “Hey, hon. I didn’t expect you to still be in town.” It took Sarah a moment to recognize Bonnie Sue from the diner without her name tag on. “I’m working for Kurt Ryder this summer. Housekeeper.” “Is that a fact? My, my…” The woman’s blue eyes gleamed with curiosity, and Sarah feared Bonnie Sue would spread the news around town as fast as a YouTube video going viral. “It’s just temporary,” Sarah assured her. “Well, I’m glad Kurt found somebody to help out.” Bonnie Sue turned her cart toward the cash register. “Last time I saw Grace Livingston, she looked exhausted.” The last time Sarah had seen Kurt’s mother-in-law, she’d looked angry.
