CHAPTER 108 LABOR DAY PICNIC

The sun shone brightly in the clear blue sky, casting a warm glow over the park as families and friends gathered for the annual Labor Day picnic. Jenna and Ryan had been looking forward to this day for weeks, eager to spend time outdoors with the kids and enjoy the last moments of summer before the hustle and bustle of fall returned. As they unloaded the car, Jenna looked around at the scene before her. The park was alive with activity—children running through the grass, laughter echoing from all directions, and the delicious aroma of barbecue wafting through the air. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves on the trees, adding to the idyllic atmosphere. “This is perfect,” Jenna said, smiling at Ryan as he set down the cooler filled with drinks and snacks. “I can’t think of a better way to spend the day.” Ryan grinned back at her. “Me neither. The weather couldn’t be better, and the kids have been talking about this picnic all week.” Emma and Ethan were already running towards the playg