章 26: Chapter 26: New Equipment

“Oh no!” Faye exclaimed. “It’s broken. One of my ovens is broken. I’ve been trying to keep it going as long as possible but it won’t work anymore.” She was upset and disappointed.

“Can you order it?” Rachel suggested.

“You can, but that would take weeks and I can’t run the bakery with one oven down. We’ve been pushing what we’ve got as much as possible as it is. I’d have to take a day and go to London, that is if they have it or not.” She concluded in utter exasperation.

“I see...I could go, if you want.”

“That would be wonderful, Honey.”

“I’ll see if I can borrow Arthur’s car.”

“Just tell him his second grandma needs a favor, and I’m sure he’ll either loan it to you or take you in it himself.”

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Faye was right. He agreed despite knowing that a trip to London and back would mean another lost day of studying. But an adventure with Rachel seemed much more exciting at that point in his life, so he didn’t hesitate to take her. They left early the next morning.