Chapter 131

"That was close!" Mom let out a deep breath. "You're always distracted by your phone. A huge snake was coming right toward you, and you didn't even notice. If I hadn't turned around, you wouldn't have known about it!" Aunt Betty wiped the sweat from her forehead, still shaken. "We've been growing peaches here for over ten years, and we've never seen a snake before." She couldn't figure out where it came from and feared it was venomous. The peaches in the orchard were ripe, and they planned to hire people to harvest them in a few days. A snake bite could be a serious problem. I suggested, "We'll have someone come check in a few days. I can help you find a professional to check for snake dens." Feeling a little calmer after hearing this, Aunt Betty grasped my hand and said, "Thank you so much, Cassie!" I smiled and assured her it was no trouble. Because of the snake's sudden appearance and aggressive behavior, Mom turned to Aunt Betty and said, "It looks like we've picked enough