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Rachel waited until she heard Esther's car back out of the driveway before she joined Naomi for breakfast the next morning. Now there'd be no need to talk to Esther.
“Gran, do you have a hat I can borrow?” she asked after she finished her last mouthful of toast.
“Hat, gloves, and tools are all in the gardening shed. Where are you going to start?”
Rachel gestured out the window. “Wouldn’t the front be best? That’s the part that’s visible from the street.”
“Esther and I did do the pruning at the end of the season, but all the garden beds need weeding and the lawn needs mowing.”
Rachel blew out a gusty breath. “I’ve never used a lawn mower.”
“It’s not that difficult. I bought an electric one years ago as it’s lighter and easier to use. I don’t think you’ll have any problems, but com
