Alec shrugged and picked up a cookie. Valerie was absolutely stunning, but he was aware that she never realized that. She’d always seemed a bit self-conscious about the way she looked, and he never understood why.
“I won’t push them on you, dear,” Mrs. Gregory said, sliding the plate back a bit.
“Well, maybe a little nibble won’t hurt,” Valerie said, taking one of the smaller cookies and placing it on a napkin before breaking off a piece and taking a bite. They really were delicious, and Alec finished his before Valerie even got through the first piece.
“Now, I was just telling Elvira that Delaney is going to help with the baked goods.”
“That’s wonderful,” Elvira nodded, her orangey hair bobbing about her head. “And I have a list of other women who’ve agreed to help.”
“We can give the
