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The copper bell above the door chimed, letting in a swirl of autumn leaves and the crisp scent of October. Inside, the bakery was a sanctuary of warm vanilla, yeast, and fresh nutmeg. "I tell you, she didn't just trip over that flour sack." "Hush now, the walls in this town have ears, and most of them belong to Mrs. Gable." "I’m serious. Since when does Beatrice wear three-inch heels to bake a sourdough?" "Maybe she wanted a little height to reach the top shelf." "Or maybe she wanted to look nice for a certain handsome investigator who’s been asking questions about her late husband's bakery insurance policy." "Oh, put a cinnamon roll in it. Here, take this spatula and start frosting." "I'm just saying, the flour was spilled *after* she fell. I saw the footprints." "White flour on red patent leather?" "Exactly. Two perfect heels, clean as a whistle, but her toes were covered in dust. She stepped in it on purpose to make it look like an accident." "Well, if that's true, she isn't just a terrible baker." "No?" "She’s an even worse actress. Now, grab the sprinkles before the morning rush arrives."