Sharon nodded, but inwardly groaned. Did all the men in this town flirt? At least there was no possible way he could be as bad as Scott. "I'll remember that. Thanks so much for giving me a chance, Debbie."

She flapped a hand, swishing Sharon's thanks away. "No problem. I'll see you tomorrow."

Sharon felt hopeful as she walked out of the store. Maybe her luck was finally starting to turn around.

***

But the day was not long in arriving; it arrived early, anyway, though Sharon spent most of the night before hiding from Luthor and stuffing herself, praying against hope that she might be able to momentarily quench...