The Other Side of the Coin
Copyright© 2023 by The Story Teller
Chapter 25
Weeks later, Jennifer was hard at work in her adopted booth at the rear of Momma’s Kitchen. Her expose on Nick James had made her a respected journalist, but she wasn’t one to rest on her laurels. She still maintained her blog, and because of her reputation, readers were sending her tips for news stories. Since she took her job seriously, each one was investigated for verification and posted on her blog.
She snapped her laptop shut when Margaret placed a bowl of soup and a grilled cheese sandwich in front of her. “Thanks Margaret. My favorite lunch from my favorite cook.”
The owner of Momma’s Kitchen smiled and replied. “For my favorite customer.”
Jennifer laughed. “I feel much better eating here now that I can pay for my meals. I never felt comfortable running up a tab, because I worried I wouldn’t be able to pay it off. Not that it mattered, because I would have washed dishes or waited on tables, if that’s what it took to square the debt with you.”
Margaret smiled. “I didn’t mind because I knew you were good for it. I also knew that sooner or later you would be a great journalist.”
She watched Jennifer eat. “Now, tell me the story again about you and that handsome detective. It’s still hard to believe you ended up staying at his place, especially when you claimed you didn’t like each other.”
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