Fall Too Well (Cozy Creek Collection)

Chapter 21

Everly

R ichard Sullivan wasn’t bluffing. The library funding was really pulled, and the library and several nearby buildings are in the process of being shut down. The ice arena project, which is a massive and expensive project, is really in motion. The town plans to bulldoze our beautiful old iconic library to make room for an enormous hockey arena, which the town promises will bring many income opportunities for Cozy Creek. Not only is the library at risk but so are other important landmark buildings that mean a lot to Cozy Creek. I end the call with Anne Marie, who is fit to be tied and beside herself upset about this. She’s been in meetings all week trying to figure out what’s going on and how we can stop it. I hate it, and deep down, I feel like this is my fault. If I hadn’t had a target on my back, then maybe they wouldn’t be coming after the library.

I tidy up my house I’m nervous cleaning and take the apple pie out of the oven I baked to take to the McCreedy’s. It smells so good. I breathe it in and take a deep breath. I love cooking, baking, and taking care of the people I love. It feels good to be able to do things with the McCreedys again.