Chapter 34. How Do You Plead?

TARA

The next day, I made my way to the diner in a jolly mood, and even if I didn’t get to my shop to meet any early customers who usually waited to be the first to try our freshly baked goods, I wasn’t bothered. We still had the whole day to sell out.

Thoughts of how the previous day was spent filled my mind, and I had to caution myself from overthinking things. I was worried that I didn’t get to tell Aidan what Jenna had told me, but I just hoped that Aidan was in good health.

Nadia was so happy after everything yesterday that she fell asleep the moment we got home, and when I woke her up this morning, she got herself ready with a smile and not the usual grumbles.

My baby was already in school and I could focus my undivided attention on work till she got back, so I got right into it.

I hummed as I got the diner cleaned for the day, set up the tables, and mentally prepared myself for a productive day.

Starting with some batter, I