New Adventure

Charlotte's POV

My mother's presence was a comfort I hadn't realized I needed.

With her help, I had finally found a place to set up my business, and for the past few months, I had thrown myself into making it a reality.

Three months later, my dream came to life.

I stood outside my newly opened café, Charlotte's Haven Café, staring at the elegant signage with a sense of pride I hadn't felt in a long time.

It wasn't grand. It wasn't the most luxurious café in town. But it was mine.

A space I had built from the ground up, a place that finally felt like a fresh start.

"Thank you so much, Mom," I murmured, my voice thick with emotion as I turned to her. "I couldn't have done any of this without you."

She smiled, squeezing my hand. "Oh, sweetheart, you did this. I just gave you a little push."

I exhaled, feeling the weight of all the struggles, doubts, and sleepless nights that had led to this moment.