Snow, perhaps, was the most romantic phenomenon in the world.

This long-awaited first snowfall brought the people of Seavora out of their homes. The streets, usually quiet at this hour, bustled with pedestrians marveling at the swirling snowflakes.

Nora sat in the car, her gaze glued to the window. She couldn’t look away—not even for a second.

The scene outside was breathtaking.

Beyond the snow’s inherent beauty, its gentle ...