CHAPTER 10 Why had he come here? This whole trip had been a mistake. Elliot saw that clearly now. Connie finished serving up their plates and then wiped her hands on her apron. “Well, I’m going to go check on things over at the gift shop, and I’ll leave you two together to talk. If you need anything, just holler for Ruby. I’m surprised she didn’t want to stay. I’m still so tickled that you two know each other. Small world, isn’t it?” Apparently far too small. Elliot watched Connie put on her shoes and bustle out the door. He glanced at Grandma Lucy. Why was she staring at him like that? He could only meet her gaze for a few seconds. He was being ridiculous. He’d never expected to see Ruby again after what happened between them, but that didn’t mean he needed to act like some terrified