CHAPTER 87 NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS

The twinkling Christmas lights that had brought so much joy and warmth now began to look a little out of place as New Year’s Eve approached. Jenna sat by the window, sipping her herbal tea, and watched the snowflakes gently fall, blanketing the neighborhood in a fresh layer of white. The holidays had been a whirlwind of activity, and now that the festive rush was over, she found herself reflecting on the year that was coming to a close. It had been a year of immense changes—welcoming the news of a new baby, moving to a new house, navigating her writing career alongside the demands of motherhood. And yet, as the calendar prepared to turn over, Jenna felt a deep sense of calm, as if everything was falling into place just as it should. Ryan came up behind her, slipping his arms around her shoulders and resting his chin on the top of her head. “Penny for your thoughts,” he murmured, his voice warm and soothing. Jenna leaned back against him, smiling. “Just thinking about everything that