Chapter Five
Evie
“Here’s your change,” Nancy said as she handed over a few bills.
I stuffed them in the tip cup on the counter at Wake & Bake Café, smiling over at her. “Thanks!” Pausing to sip my coffee, I sighed. “The best.”
Nancy chuckled, shooing me away with her hand. “Grab a table, hon. I’ve got more customers behind you.”
With an apologetic smile cast their way, I crossed over to snag a small round table by the front windows that looked out over Main Street in downtown Stolen Hearts Valley. I took several sips of my coffee, savoring the rich, dark flavor and the caffeine. I let my eyes coast over the space. In a renovated old home with a bright blue roof, wide plank hardwood flooring, and tall windows, the space was warm and welcoming. They served the usual fare for a coffee s
