For once, she didn’t experience dread that she’d get to the register and not have enough money with people looking on.She faced Ben. “Had I known Glorietta planted two one-hundred dollar bills under the Provision page, I’d have tried to give it back.”He rolled the cart to the back of the long line. “That’s why she had to be sneaky.”But thanks to Glorietta’s stealth and kindness, Amelia not only had enough to pay for nonperishable groceries for her and Reece, she could cover today’s picnic lunch.“It feels good to be able to do for another person.”“Hey, Ben.”Amelia turned. A statuesque blonde and three other very beautiful girls eyed her and Ben with curious interest.“Hey, Brenna.” He nodded to the other girls. “Ladies.”To Amelia’s surprise, his gaze didn’t linger lewdly on them or wander in a wanton manner like Reece’s dad’s had when they’d been out somewhere and women walked by. In fact, warmth infused Amelia’s back as Ben’s hand settled there, nudging her forward.
