Chapter 43

OLIVIA I had just finished grocery shopping when I received a text from Hannah telling me that Margareth’s pipe had broken. I sorted through my groceries first, then headed over to Margareth’s place to check on the situation and arrange for a repair. When I arrived, I saw someone already in the kitchen fixing the pipe. “Did you call for a repair?” I asked, walking in. Margareth shook her head. “That’s Christian, Elizabeth’s son,” she explained. “I was on the phone with Elizabeth when the pipe suddenly burst. She told me her son could help fix it,” she added. I nodded. “I brought you some fruit. Let me prepare it for you and Hannah while we wait for Christian to finish,” I offered. I went into the kitchen to grab some plates and a knife, ready to peel the fruit. I also set aside a portion for Christian as a small thank-you for helping Margareth. “I’m done. You can check it now,” Christian called out, wiping the sweat from his brow with a small towel. Margareth and I went into the kitche