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The other woer’s hair When she was done, she pulled out the blow dryer, keeping the conversation froer’s chair away from the mirror to dry the front and then she flipped the switch on the device and the rooain

Lydia lifted her chin, then swiveled the chair around for Ginger to get a good look at her new ’do

She gasped “We didn’t talk about this,” she said as she stared at her reflection, shock on her face “You always give me the same trim”

“Yes, well, you had some split ends I needed to take care of”

Ginger stared at her shorter locks, which sat on her shoulders The strands were fluffy and healthy looking and the overall effect was actually quite stunning

“Well?” Lydia demanded “What do you think?”

Ginger was speechless for a few seconds She’d never considered asking Lydia to take five or six inches off her hair—and instantly regretted not having her do it sooner All that hair had been weighty, and though she’d always had bouncy curls, the thick mass had felt heavy and so the summer months with all the heat and humidity in the air

Surprised she had to admit it, she told Lydia, “I love it”

“Are you sure? Because if not, there’s no charge”

Eht of what Ryan had said about Lydia wanting children, and that softened Ginger’s heart She also thought of her own shortcos, one of which she’d shared with Lydia thi

s afternoon There had to be soround for them, if for no other reason than for Ryan’s sake

Tears prickled the backs of her eyes as she said, “Of course I’ll pay you And I really do love the cut It’s perfect I never realized I should have shorter hair It looks fantastic, Lydia”

“I’htens your face, not that you’ve needed much help with that since my nephew returned”

Ginger stood and slipped off the s it over, she said, “I know you don’t approve of us But, Lydia, do you really doubt Ryan’s judgment? And for that matter, how can you dislike soerie? I’m actually a very nice person—ask anyone I volunteer at the animal shelter, I attend church every Sunday before I open the boutique and I’ hand to someone in need”

With a sigh, Lydia said, “I don’t dislike you, Ginger I dislike what you display on the sidewalks and in your store”