Whispers of the Devil
“You haven’t even introduced yourself, Helen. Now you’re forcing vegetables on the poor young woman.”
“I’m getting ahead of myself.” She laughs. “I’m Helen Wilson, and this is my husband Robert. We live just down the road, your closest neighbors.”
“Oh,” I say, giving them a polite smile. “I’m Layla.”
“Well, of course you are, dear! Just look at you. You’re a Gregory, through and through.”
I blush deeply and smile, bobbing my head in thanks. Bailey gives me a knowing look before stepping forward to accept the basket of produce from Robert. “You didn’t have to drive over. I could have picked all of this up myself.”