Chapter 24 : Forever Forward
The morning sun rose gently over Portland, casting a soft golden glow across the quiet streets. The river shimmered in the distance, reflecting the sky like a ribbon of light flowing through the city. Lena unlocked the door of her flower shop as she had done thousands of times before. The small bell chimed softly as she stepped inside, breathing in the familiar scent of roses, lilies, and fresh greenery. It was a simple life. But it was the life she had once dreamed of. She placed a new bouquet in the window — bright sunflowers tied with a pale ribbon — and stepped back to admire the display. “Mom!” her daughter called as she rushed in through the door with Noah behind her. “Careful,” Lena laughed. “You’ll knock over the flowers.” Her daughter hugged her tightly. “We came to help t
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