Chapter 18

Waking up before the crack of dawn to work on the farm and deliver produce had always been routine for farmers like Gordon and Sharon. By the afternoon, when fewer customers were at the market, farmers would usually find a shady spot on the street to nap. It wasn't too bad in summer, but winter was harsh, especially when setting up greenhouses required significant investment. That was why vegetables were always more expensive during the colder months. Fortunately, as long as Hans was around, Lucy didn't have to worry about her income. And now, there was always a buyer for her family's produce. … That afternoon, Lucy's phone kept ringing with calls from delivery drivers. All the large parcels were delivered to the gate, and she had to move them inside herself. "What's all this stuff?" Sharon and Gordon gathered around, curious about the deliveries, as did their neighbors, including Jonathan. "I bought an air conditioner. Summer is coming, so I'm getting one for your room and one