Chapter Thirteen
The next morning came faster than I expected.
Before I could even fully prepare myself mentally, the day of the grand opening had arrived.
The entire place was buzzing with activity.
Workers moved in and out, putting finishing touches on the decorations. The designs I had chosen came to life beautifully, exceeding even my own expectations.
Jimmy stood beside me, going over the final checklist.
“Everything is set, ma,” he said. “Guests will start arriving in less than an hour.”
I nodded, my eyes scanning the space.
It was perfect.
Exactly how I imagined it.
“Good job, Jimmy. Make sure everything runs smoothly,” I said, forcing a small smile.
“Yes, ma.”
As he walked away, I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves.
My mind drifted to everything that happe
