Chapter Fifty Two

Daisy.

“Remember to turn off the lights and the gas before you leave, Marcy,” Lawrenta said as she slipped the strap of her purse over her shoulder. “And also, don’t forget to wipe the tables and—”

“I got it, Lawrenta. You don’t have to worry,” I replied with a small smile.

She stared at me as if she was about to add something more. “The back door—”

“I know; I won’t forget to lock it, and I’ll check the meats in the freezer. I got this,” I repeated, but she still didn’t look satisfied.

This was the first time she was trusting me to lock up, and that was only because she was in a hurry and couldn’t do it herself with a few customers still in the restaurant.

She rubbed her hands together and sighed. “I’ll be leaving now, but don’t forget to call me if you need anything. I—”

“Lawrenta,” I called her name, half laughing. She was funny when she was worried. “Everything will be fine. I promise.” I guessed that was all she wanted to hear.

She muttered something under her breath, wished me g