Susan Langley only remembered Shirley Thorne leaving right after she finished eating. She hadn't paid any attention to what was said afterward, so when Auntie Langley called, she was completely stunned.
'Help?'
'Help with what?'
"I'm waiting for you at the market. It's about time to start prepping for lunch. Hanging up!"
"Wait a… second…"
Reeling, Susan Langley was powerless to stop the gossipy and impatient Auntie Langley. She had no desire to go to the market, but the thought that Auntie Langley was close to Shirley Thorne made her worry. Afraid that not going would complicate things, she had no choice but to get up and head out.
At the entrance to the market, Auntie Langley was already waiting, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Ever since receiving the call from Shirley Thorne that morning with a request, she had been in a state of extreme excitement.
