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Author: Owaji
last update publish date: 2026-05-18 16:00:50
That smell of freshly ground coffee and sweet sugar drifted out into the crisp morning atmosphere of Norwood Green. The glass windows of the newly renovated bakery were spotless, reflecting the golden sunlight of a new day. Above the entrance, the freshly painted wooden sign swung gently in the breeze:

‘Amora’s Hearth.’

Amora stood behind the polished marble counter, smoothing down the front of her clean white apron. Her hands were still slightly dusted with flour, and her heart was beating w
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