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The bell above the door chimed as the morning crowd thinned. "You've been staring at that cinnamon roll for ten minutes." "I'm deciding whether it's worth the calories or just another disappointment." "Last week's batch was dry as dust. But today—" she broke off a piece and offered half. "Today is different." The other woman took the pastry, her eyes widening. "Miriam, this is heaven. What did you change?" "Secret ingredient." She winked. "Though I can't tell you what it is. Trade secret." "You're impossible. How am I supposed to recreate this at home?" "Try adding a little lavender to your next batch. Just a pinch." "Lavender? In cinnamon rolls?" "Trust me. And if that doesn't work, come back tomorrow. I might have another experiment ready." The woman laughed, crumbs dusting her lips. "You're going to ruin my diet, you know that?" "Already planned on it." Miriam wiped down the counter. "Now, about that secret recipe—" "Oh, I'm not paying for secrets. But I'll trade you my grandmother's cardamom bread recipe for yours." "Deal. But only if you promise to bring samples."