It was a Monday afternoon, he had picked Braelynn up from school, and work was quite slow so Billy said he could go home early.
He also needed to find a permanent situation for Braelynn's after school care.
"Can we see Bwella? And get a cupcake?"
"We can see Bella. No cupcake little love, what do you say to an apple? You've had too much sugar lately."
"Daddy please. An apple? Dats silly." Braelynn sassed.
"Or an orange?"
"Fine."
He chuckled at his daughter's antics; she was currently giving him the silent treatment. So instead he enjoyed the peace while they walked.
Instead of seeing Leah, a woman in her late thirties stood behind the counter.
Braelynn tugged his hand, bringing him to the front of the bakery and smashed her face against the plastic casing protecting the cupcakes.
"Hello." Edward raised his eyebrow at the weird expression that was painted on her face.
The woman said nothing for a moment before letting out a weak, "hello."