“Hey, watch where you’re going!”

“I’m so sorry,” Liora apologized quickly as she hurried past, her steps uneven and rushed against the pavement.

Today was her official first day at the bakery.

And she definitely did not want to be late.

Her fingers tightened slightly around the strap of her bag as she picked up her pace, her heart beating faster—not just from the walk, but from anticipation.

She knew Nadine wouldn’t be upset if she was late.

But still… Liora wanted to be early.

She needed to be