Sweet on the Grumpy Neighbor

Sweet on the Grumpy Neighbor

Author: Paige Ellison Listening Length: 8h 58m

The man next door is the same Ian I admired from a distance fifteen years ago, only the smiles and easy banter are gone. A friend's offer of cheap rent was meant to steady life for me and my five-year-old son, not leave me beside a reclusive grouch who would rather glare than take cupcakes from my bakery. After my last...

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I should have just had my groceries delivered. My quick trip into town is taking twice as long as I thought it would. This late in the day, I’m tired of wearing my prosthesis and just want to go home and take it off. But this store isn’t laid out like I expect, and I have to hunt for every blessed item on my list.

I shuffle my cart forward another foot, rolling my eyes at myself. Am I actually complaining about grocery store layouts? I just need to yell at some kids to get off my lawn and my transformation into a grumpy old man will be complete.