Lingering Heat

"Mrs. Mercer, are you saying you want me to make a full list of everything we've eaten from your pantry these past few days?" Sadie teased with a grin.

Helen couldn't help laughing. "There she is, that clever little rascal from when you were a kid!"

Sadie had clearly changed since returning. She was calmer now, quieter. Even though Helen hadn't spent that much time with her, she could feel the dif