Marley walked across the pedestrian walkway and stopped in front of the glass door of Jessica's cafe.
She didn't have many customers, just two or three were inside drinking coffee and eating sweetened biscuits. She could even hear their voices ringing out; laughing.
Marley pushed the door open just in time to see a customer rising to meet Jessica at the counter.
Jessica attended to the customer with a smile but her smile faltered a bit when she saw Marley come in, confirming Marley's thought; Jessica was upset with her.
The customer moved away from the counter and went out. Marley took a seat at the place that overlooked the street.
Jessica removed her apron and came towards her, carrying a cup. She sat down opposite Marley and set it in front of her.
It was hot cocoa—Marley's favori
