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The morning sun filtered through the lace curtains of the bakery, casting a warm glow over the glass display case filled with fresh scones and cinnamon rolls. The scent of vanilla and butter hung in the air like a comforting embrace. "Did you hear about old Mr. Hargrove? Found him in his garden this morning, stone cold." "No. Heart attack?" "Perhaps. Though the trowel in his back suggests otherwise." A soft clink of teacups punctuated the silence. "I saw Eleanor arguing with him yesterday. Over those prize roses again." "She's always been territorial about her garden club. But murder?" The bell above the door tinkled as a customer entered, but the two women remained tucked in their corner booth, voices low. "Still, the sheriff's been asking questions. He stopped by here earlier looking for her special lavender shortbread. Said it was found scattered around the body." "Perhaps she was trying to frame someone. Or maybe it was just a tragic fall." "Tragic falls don't usually involve garden tools, dear." A sigh drifted between them. "Another scone?" "Please. I think we'll be here a while."