Chapter 65

When Delia followed Juliet into the house, all she could hear was Daphne coughing like crazy. Juliet rushed to put the stuff down and went to pat her on the back. "Daphne, your cough's getting worse, huh?" It took a while before Daphne managed to catch her breath. Her voice was hoarse as she waved a hand. "I'm fine, just used to it by now." Lifting her head, Daphne spotted Delia and Carmina. "Juliet, who are these girls?" "Oh, right!" Juliet exclaimed. "Let me introduce them-these two are like little rays of hope for Redwillow!" "Huh?" "I'm not kidding. They're not only planning to help fix up that road outside, but they're also gonna buy all the melons and fruit we grow. No hauling needed-they'll come pick 'em up themselves. All we gotta do is deliver on schedule!" "For real?" Daphne's eyes lit up with excitement, and the guarded look she had started to soften. But just then, she started having another coughing fit, this one even more violent. Delia looked seriously concerned and imme