Chapter 606 Someone familiar
Rebecca edged closer and, with a sudden grip of my hand, whispered, "Ms. Scott, remember when I mentioned a few months back about some mysterious guy who wanted to know if he could swing by Bamboo House to tend to your garden?"
I racked my brain. That felt like ages ago.
She gave my hand a reassuring squeeze and continued, "He's come looking for me a few times since then. He claimed he was an old friend of yours. I tried to set up a meeting a couple of times, but something always got in the way. I'm heading out of town now, and I didn't want to dump this on you, but I'd hate for you to hold it against me later or to leave without repaying your kindness. So, this is from him." She finished in a rush, then slowly released my hand, her eyes lingering on mine. "Take care of yourself, Ms. Scott."
I glanced down at the string of pearls she had slipped into my hand, and my heart lurched. These were the same pearls that Lucas had snapped up at the Youngs' auction for a hefty sum. How on e
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