Chapter 34 Unexpected Visit

• “That’s for the patronage,” I said, waving to Mr. Hawkins as he headed out after placing a large order of flowers. “I hope to see more of you.”
• “Very well, Veronica. Say hi to that little angel for me,” he replied, pushing open the door with a smile.
• I took a deep breath, returning to the ledger to finish logging the sale when a voice, one I hadn’t heard in years, froze me in place. That voice, cold and commanding, had chased me out of Canada three years ago.