Christmas morning dawned bright and clear, the snow from the storm glittering under the early light.
Clara woke with a sense of peace she hadn’t felt in years, knowing Jack would be by her side as they faced whatever came next.
The townspeople gathered at the farm for a Christmas morning tradition Clara’s father had started, where everyone picked a tree ornament to hang on the communal tree, symbolizing a wish for the coming year.
Jack stood beside Clara, his hand wrapped warmly around hers as they placed their ornaments together.
The townspeople watched, smiling, as Clara and Jack hung their ornaments side by side.
In that moment, Clara felt her father’s spirit around her, a gentle assurance that she was right where she needed to be, her heart finally open to the love she’d been afraid to let in.
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A Winter's Promise
RomanceA Winter's Promise When Clara took over her family's Christmas tree farm after her father's passing, she vowed to keep his legacy alive, turning the farm into a place where families could find joy and warmth during the holiday season. But as each Ch...
