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

A nurse in a crisp uniform at the front desk intercepted Zoey, Ruby, and Mr. Nelson as they entered the hospital. She appeared to be waiting for them. "Starling?" she barked, handing Mr. Nelson a clipboard with a medical history form. He politely declined. "Is there a problem?" she asked curtly. "We'll need the information to treat her."


"Dr. Tanner is her doctor," Mr. Nelson offered. "I'm just her neighbor. I'm sorry, but I can't offer any useful information regarding her health."


"What about the girls?" she asked, her lips pursed, head nodding in their direction. "Are they immediate family?"


1.	"I think she has a bad heart," Zoey said, "but I don't know much more than that." The nurse slapped the clipboard on the counter, turned on her heel, and disappeared behind a set of swinging doors. When Dr. Tanner appeared, Mr. Nelson looked relieved to see him.


"They want information on Flory, "Mr. Nelson said. "I'm afraid I didn't have much to offer."


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