Chapter FOUR-AVERY

“Mama, it’s so cold Mr. Bunny Tail got frost on his whiskers,” Rosie said, jumping up and down and waving her favorite stuffed bunny in the air.

He was an old beat up toy with purple fur and painted buttons for eyes. I couldn’t count the number of times I’d operated on him, but she loved the silly toy, and it was always my pleasure.

“I see that, Rosie Posie. Just a few minutes longer, and Aunt Penny should be here to get us,” I said, sending a silent thank you into the universe for my best friend.

Penny was the bomb. I was so happy she’d finally met a man who deserved her in Maximillian Leeds, but I missed having her as a neighbor.

I hadn’t been able to find a replacement tenant yet, and losing the extra income was sadly noticeable in my meager savings account.

“Looks like Mr. Bunny Tail’s got another boo boo, Rosie,” I said, frowning at the gap in the seam of his right foot.

“Oh no! Can you fix it?” my little girl asked, her big brown eyes wide and guileless.