Chapter 26

They spent some time inspecting the premises, talking about the decoration and ideas to attract customers. Jacob, always attentive to Charlotte, even suggested a few improvements to make the bakery even more welcoming.

Once the tour was over, Jacob drove Charlotte back to her shop, his smile still present. Throughout the journey, she kept thanking him, touched by the gesture that had made one of her biggest dreams come true. In front of her shop, he dropped her off, kissed her tenderly one last time, then headed off to his office.

Charlotte, still overwhelmed with emotion, entered her shop with a radiant smile. She handed her friend Juliette the meal she had brought for her before sitting down, her heart still racing. Juliette, seeing her excitement, couldn't help but ask:

— Well, Charlotte, what's got you in such a state?