The Envelope That Changed Everything

the cold.

On the way home, Lily tugged his hand when they passed Golden Crust.

“Can we say hi?” she asked.

Thomas hesitated. He didn’t want to intrude.

But through the window, Rachel spotted them and her face lit up. She unlocked the door before Thomas could decide.

“We’re closed,” she said, smiling, “but I’ve got hot chocolate on. Come in.”

The warmth wrapped continue reading …