Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Back Home

It was not intentional, but the next day, once they were back home in Clovelly, they appeared together more but innocently. They carpooled daily to and from town. He kept her company at the bakery when she worked the night shift. They hung out together at the pub.

This did not escape the notice of the key few that made up their small world: Beatrice, Faye, or Jane. It did not take long before Jane made her feelings of disapproval to Rachel at the bakery.

“Miss. Miss. A word, please Miss.”

Rachel dreaded being summoned by Jane. It was never positive and always annoying.

“Yes ma’am.”

Jane pulled her to the side by grabbing onto Rachel’s sleeve at the elbow.