MY FIRST LOVE
Wiping her hands on her apron, Lillian went to answer it, her heart skipping a beat when she saw who stood on the other side.
It was Clara, dressed in her gardening overalls, holding a rolled-up parchment tied with twine. Her expression was a mix of excitement and nervousness.
“Good morning, Clara,” Lillian said, stepping aside to let her in. “What brings you here so early?”
“I’ve been up all night,” Clara confessed, holding out the parchment. “I couldn’t stop thinking about the garden and the memorial for my mother. It’s inspired me to take a leap of faith.”
Lillian and Nicholas exchanged curious glances as Clara unrolled the parchment. It was a beautifully detailed drawing of an expanded g
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