CHAPTER 110 SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY

The golden rays of the setting sun bathed the backyard in a warm, amber glow as guests began to arrive. Jenna and Ryan had transformed their garden into a festive wonderland to celebrate the Summer Solstice. Twinkling lights hung from tree branches, and colorful lanterns swayed gently in the evening breeze, creating a magical atmosphere. The scent of grilled food mingled with the fragrant flowers in bloom, adding to the sensory delight of the evening. Jenna stood by the barbecue, flipping burgers and chatting with their neighbors, while Ryan tended to the drink station. He’d put together a selection of refreshing summer cocktails, each one more vibrant than the last. Ethan and his friends were running around the yard, their laughter ringing out as they played a spirited game of tag. “Mom, can we light the sparklers now?” Ethan called out, his face flushed with excitement. Jenna laughed, wiping her hands on a towel. “Not yet, sweetie. We’ll save those for later, when it gets dark.”