Chapter 93

Gretchen’s POV

I looked up as I heard the bells chime over the door, a greeting already on my lips even though my first appointment wouldn't be there for another twenty minutes or so. They wouldn't be the first clients to come in early. It was unfortunate on that particular morning since I was trying to get some of the shop paperwork finished, but I could do it later, I supposed.

My face melted into a smile when I saw that it was Mina there, though, and she had brought a bowl of fresh pineapple over with her. “Good morning, darling,” she said, coming in for a hug.

“Good morning!”

“I thought you could do with some pineapple in your life,” Mina said, holding out the bowl and a fork.

“I could always do with some pineapple in my life,” I said, grinning at her.

“I am sick of pineapple,” Mina announced. “I think I quit. I'm not going to work there today; I'm going to come to work for you. You could use an assistant, right?”

I laughed. “Sure, I cou