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Jacqui gave her a look of approval “Good What recipe are you going to use?”

“The coconut layer cake I can turn it into cupcakes or a sheet cake, and if they get really ith us, I can use it for muffins or a quick sweet bread”

Lyssa ticked ideas off on her fingers

“I’ve got a plan for a Meyer lee and chocolate glaze” She held up her hand, palm out “And I’ve heard that they so that could be used for Thanksgiving or Christ about winter holidays in late March”

Jacqui laughed

“Culinary instructors will keep you on your toes So, what’s your plan?”

Lyssa gave her a triumphant look

“Cranberry and liured out how to turn lime peel into little Christmas trees They’re a little abstract, but I can make it work”

“Okay, I’ve officially put that on ourthat cake here”

Lyssa laughed and Jacqui could see she was pleased at her boss’s approval, but then she grew more serious

“A the holidays?” Lyssa asked

Jacqui hesitated

“I…don’t know, Lys Business is, well, bad” She waved around, indicating the eer I can keep this up If soood doesn’t happen soon, I may have to close”

Lyssa looked sad and Jacqui shrugged

“To be honest, I don’t kno er I can afford to pay you,” she said

“Then don’t pay ive e in school”

Jacqui smiled, but shook her head