Chapter 12
I walked over to the ledger and looked at the handwriting again but at this point I wasn't sure if it was Caroline's or not. Frustrated, tired and with mixed feelings about what had happened, I turned to Edward and asked if he could bring me home. He hesitated and then asked me if I still needed some things from the store. I didn't want to take the time any more but since I rarely come to town I knew I had better pick up some things.
I walked over to the ledger and looked at the handwriting again but at this point I wasn't sure if it was Caroline's or not. Frustrated, tired and with mixed feelings about what had happened, I turned to Edward and asked if he could bring me home. He hesitated and then asked me if I still needed some things from the store. I didn't want to take the time any more but since I rarely come to town I knew I had better pick up some things.
I stumbled around the store gathering what I had on my list and made my way to the counter where Charley was standing. I could feel the awkwardness that stemmed from what had just happened. As he gathered up my things he looked up and said he was sorry for not running after her right away but he wasn't sure at the time who it was. I humbly shook my head and told him it wasn't his fault, then I turned to walk away. His throat cleared and he asked me what I thought was in the package.......
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