Chapter 182
Candice
I jolted awake, the mouthwatering scent of freshly baked treats wafting through the air. As I stretched out my arms and legs, I felt that familiar ache around my hip bones.
"Oh, s**t!"
I took my sweet time heading to the bathroom, going through my morning routine of brushing my teeth and splashing water on my face.
“Lia!” I called out as I strolled into the kitchen, convinced she was the mastermind behind that heavenly smell.
Suddenly, a scream pierced the air as Aunt Josephine popped out of the pantry. “Candice!” she exclaimed, rubbing her head. “You scared me! Don’t sneak up on people like that!”
“Sorry, I was just calling for Lia,” I said, and just then, the oven timer went off, prompting her to dash over.
She pulled out a tray of what looked like red velvet
