Nicky

“don’t suppose you know what a crumpet is?” “It’s similar to what we Yanks call an English muffin,” Kate replied pleasantly, smoothing her apron. “While we don’t currently have any, the popovers are delicious.” “If I’d known you were here, I’d have popped over a lot sooner,” he said, leering.”
― Eve Calder, And Then There Were Crumbs

“I know it sounds ungrateful, but it’s too soon. I just broke off an engagement. We were planning a life together. I can’t pivot that fast.” “Just say that. Or that you don’t date during months that don’t have an “r” in them. Or that you still love the last guy, but you can’t remember where you buried him.”
― Eve Calder, And Then There Were Crumbs