Chapter 2

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Luna's eyes sparkled as she worked, but behind her bright smile, scars lingered. Memories she thought were long buried began to resurface, like the sweet, flaky crust of her famous croissants.

As a child, Luna's life was a delicate balance of love and loss. Her halmeoni's warm embrace and gentle guidance were her solace. But when her parents passed away in a tragic accident, Luna's world shattered. She was left with a deep sense of abandonment and a fear of losing those she loved.

Her halmeoni's passing a few years later sent Luna into a downward spiral. She struggled to find meaning in her life, and the once-joyful kitchen became a reminder of all she had lost. The pain and grief she thought she'd overcome began to suffocate her.

One fateful night, Luna's tears fell like the snow outside as she whispered a promise to her halmeoni's memory: she would keep baking, keep creating, and never let the darkness consume her. And so, Same Sweet Serendipity was born.

But the shadows of her past lingered, waiting to pounce on her newfound happiness. The fear of losing loved ones, the pain of abandonment, and the weight of her halmeoni's legacy threatened to crush her at every turn.

Luna's bakery became her refuge, but the pain of her past still lingered. She built walls around her heart, fearing that letting someone in would lead to abandonment and heartache. Her relationships were fleeting, her trust issues palpable.

One day, a new face appeared in the bakery. Sarah, a free-spirited artist, was drawn to Luna's creations and the two began a tentative friendship. Sarah's warmth and kindness slowly chipped away at Luna's defenses.

However, just as Luna started to open up, her past reared its head. A chance encounter with a stranger who resembled her late mother sent her reeling. The memories she thought she'd buried came flooding back, and her fear of abandonment resurfaced.

Sarah, sensing Luna's distress, offered a listening ear and a comforting embrace. For the first time, Luna felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, she could learn to trust again.

But as their bond grew stronger, Luna's fear of losing sarah became overwhelming. She began to push her away, terrified of getting hurt.

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