Chapter 24 Sold

• "Ms McBride," A low, raspy voice jolted Eden out of her daze. She turned to see a tall black woman with a greying afro staring at her with curiosity. She looked familiar, but Eden couldn't remember where she'd seen her.
• "I'm Yvonne Gibson, but everyone calls me Gibby," she smiled and held out her wrinkly hand. 
• When Eden took it, she expected it to be as frail as it looked, but she was amazed by the strength in the older woman's handshake.