Chapter 21 - Finding Mary the Waitress
A week after the arrests, Arthur took Toby and Lily back to the small rustic bakery where their miracle had begun.
Mary the waitress was behind the counter wiped the glass display case, looking up in shock as the family walked in.
Toby ran forward, hugging Mary around her waist, while Lily held out a big box of chocolates tied with a red ribbon.
"You helped us when nobody else would, Mary," Toby said happily, his face bright and clean.
Arthur stepped forward, presenting Mary with an official legal document stamped by the state of Massachusetts.
"This bakery was going into foreclosure next month, Mary," Arthur explained with a warm smile.
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"I purchased the building yesterday and registered full ownership under your name, completely debt-free."
Mary gasped, placing both hands over her mouth as tears of gratitude streamed down her cheeks.
