CHAPTER 74 NEW YEAR'S EVE REFLECTION

The week between Christmas and New Year's Eve passed in a blur of lazy mornings, impromptu snowball fights, and cozy evenings by the fire. As the final day of the year dawned, Jenna found herself in a reflective mood, her fingers absently tracing the outline of the locket that now hung around her neck. She stood by the window, watching as the first rays of sunlight painted the snow-covered landscape in hues of pink and gold. Behind her, she could hear the soft sounds of Ryan and Lily still sleeping, their gentle breathing a soothing counterpoint to her swirling thoughts. This past year had been filled with so many moments - both big and small - that had shaped their lives. From Lily's first day of school to the Halloween party that had brought their community together, from the bittersweet nostalgia of autumn to the magical wonder of Christmas. Each memory was a thread in the tapestry of their life together, and as Jenna reflected on them all, she felt a profound sense of gratitude.