The medicinal herb garden earned its name from the wide variety of healing plants grown there.

Usually, Noelle and Laurence tended to the plants themselves. No one else was allowed to mess with the herbs. The crops could be ruined by untrained hands.

Lilian took the load off Noelle and Laurence. They could be at ease, with Lilian overseeing the garden.

Emerging from the cabin in the garden, Lilian spotted Noelle and smiled. “Hey, Noelle. I heard the gate opening, so I came out to check it o