THIRD PERSON POV

Aurelia stood in front of the studio, a bright smile adorning her features as she eagerly glanced between the door and the gift basket in her hands. She could hear the hum of the sewing machine from the other side of the door, Kendall’s and Olivia’s bickering, and Mrs Juniper's booming laughter.

The sounds swirled together, warming her heart and enriching her soul. Aurelia made a grand entrance as her fingers curled around the doorknob, her heart pounding with ...