Chapter 16: Crossroads at Midnight
With the scent of jasmine still lingering in the air, Jake and Lila find themselves standing at a crossroads—both in the bakery and in their hearts. As secrets rise and shadows stretch across the flour-dusted kitchen, a quiet knock at the back door delivers more than just mystery—it forces them to confront a truth that could change everything. In the stillness of midnight, some choices can’t be unmade.
