Secrets

The next afternoon, Harper and her sisters toured downtown renovations. At the clinic, hammering could be heard inside.

"It will be done in a few weeks," Elizabeth said excitedly. "Just cosmetic updates mostly."

Inside, a worker painting trim greeted them. "Go on and look around if you want."

While her sisters admired paint colors, Harper thanked the man. "Having a clinic again is going to mean so much."

He nodded. "Happy to help. Tell Mr. Ward we're working hard on his new 'secret' project as well." He smiled, holding a finger in front of his lips.

Harper's brow furrowed but before she could question who Mr. Ward was, Brenna tugged on her sleeve practically bouncing on her toes. "Harp. Miss Lilah is here. She wants us to come look at the new windows and sign that just got installed at her shop."

Her puzzlement pushed aside, she followed her sister away from the clinic and across the street. Miss Lilah's shop windows sparkled and the turquoise of the new sign and trim popped against