Chapter 20
Bennett rushed through the rear kitchen door at the inn, where he found Ivy perched on a stool looking shaken. He’d been at the office working on his speech for the annual bonfire tonight, but as soon as Nan told him what had happened at the inn, he’d hurried back, consumed with worry over Ivy.
“I heard you had a visit from that scheming pair,” he said, holding his arms open to her.
She came to him, letting him fold her into his arms. “Is anything a secret in this town?” she murmured against his neck.
“Gilda overheard your argument with Dexter and Paisley, and she was sharing that with Imani at the flower stand, which is where Nan overhead it.”
“If only I could mobilize the town like a good piece of gossip does.” Ivy pulled back and arranged a brave smile on her face. “This
