5 Alex It didn’t make sense for me to be so nervous over Hannah’s new nanny’s impending arrival. This brave young woman and her kind aunt were both taking a chance by trusting me, and I didn’t want to do anything to betray their faith. The townspeople weren’t likely to turn on Mimi––mostly because she simply wouldn’t allow it––but Josie was a relative newcomer. I didn’t want her reputation to be tainted by her association with me. Hannah seemed anxious, too, as we waited for Josie’s arrival. This meet-and-greet had been scheduled to make sure the two got along. I had no doubt that Josie would love Hannah––how could she not? I just hoped that I didn’t scare the potential babysitter away. She was likely one of the only people around who was brave enough to even consider taking the positi

