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CHAPTER 184

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The storm followed me halfway down the road, then softened into a quiet drizzle that felt like forgiveness. By the time I reached the small town, the world had changed, not in color, but in weight. Everything seemed lighter. The streetlamps glowed softly through the mist, the sidewalks shimmered, and my old shoes made that familiar squeak against the wet ground.

When I reached the corner, I stopped.

The bakery stood right where I left it, the same white-and-blue sign that read *Alden’s Bread & Blessings*, the same wide windows fogged by the warmth inside.

For a moment, I just stood there, breathing in the smell of sugar, cinnamon, and nostalgia. Then I pushed the door open.

The bell above the door chimed, a tiny sound, but it hit something deep inside me. It sounded like *home*.

Mrs. Alden turned from behind the counter, flour dusting her apron and cheeks. Her eyes widened, and for a second, she just stared. Then her hands flew to her mouth.

“Lena?” she whispered, her voice trembling
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