Clara's father, Samuel, had been the heart of the town's Christmas spirit.
When she was a child, he'd tell her stories about Christmas miracles while they walked through the fields, the ground crunching under their boots, the crisp air filling with the scent of pine and sap.
Samuel would talk about how the farm was more than just a business-it was a place where people could come and feel a part of something bigger, especially during the holidays.
Growing up, Clara loved watching her father work, not just with trees but with people.
He knew everyone by name and made every visitor feel special.
She'd watch him help families pick out the perfect tree, telling them, "A Christmas tree is like family-it's got to feel like it belongs to you."
He always had a knack for finding the right one, even for the pickiest families.
As Clara grew older, she became his right hand, learning every aspect of the farm.
Samuel would tell her about the importance of tradition and how these moments, simple as they seemed, had a way of knitting people together.
When Samuel passed, Clara inherited the farm along with his legacy, feeling both proud and daunted.
The pressure to live up to his warmth and impact on the community was immense.
Though her love for the farm was deep, she sometimes questioned if she had what it took to continue his legacy with the same grace he'd shown.
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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...
