Chapter 20

**Finding Light in the Dark**

Winter had settled fully over Seabreeze, wrapping the town in a thick blanket of snow. The cold wind whipped through the streets, causing even the hardiest of townsfolk to huddle indoors, seeking warmth by their fires. The once bustling streets of the town were now quiet, as people waited for the season to pass.

Inside their cozy home, Claire and Ethan had found a fragile balance as they continued to navigate the challenges facing them. The struggles with Ethan’s shop were ongoing, the weight of uncertainty still heavy on their shoulders, but they had vowed to face it together, no matter what. It was a promise they held onto, even in the most difficult moments.

But the pressure was unrelenting. The shop was still struggling, and despite their best efforts, the financial strain was beginning to affect their day-to-day lives. Bills piled up, and the worry that had once been a low hum in the background now loomed over them, threatening to overshadow the love