Zoey has no idea what it means to be normal. Everything she touches has a taste, and her father’s identity is a town secret. Her sisters have their own issues. While it's a struggle for Celeste to connect with the world, Ruby, who has a flair for the dramatic, doesn't worry about anything. Orphaned at birth, the fourteen-year-old triplets live with their aunt and mark seasons by the annual migration of captivating birds. Despite an almost idyllic childhood grounded in Aunt Flory's home-cooked food and family values, Zoey struggles with her identity in a community where the Starling family is the subject of gossip. But secrets run deep in the small town, and the triplets aren't the only ones with something to hide. Zoey soon discovers that the truth isn't obvious and different perspectives shape the world. It's always how you choose to look at things that matters most.

Bugs, Weeds, and Water is created by Evangeline Greene, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Bugs, Weeds, and Water

By the time Zoey and Ruby reached the ice cream store and ordered their cones, Zoey was back to feeling normal. Ruby couldn't contain herself any longer. "So, when are you going to tell me what you were looking for in Aunt Flory's room?" she asked, nibbling the edge of her cone as they squeezed into a booth.


"You said you weren't interested," Zoey answered.


"Does it have something to do with our father?"


"Maybe," Zoey answered. "I can't stop thinking about what Justin Philbert said. Do you think Mr. Barton actually believes our father lives here in Leamington? And why does he feel guilty?"


Ruby snorted. "I knew that was the reason for your snooping. Don't worry, I won't squeal on you, but for the record, I think you're going too far. You know how Aunt Flory feels about her privacy."


Out of the corner of her eye, Zoey noticed two women approaching their booth. Great. 'They were two of the town's biggest busybodies.'


Chapter 21