A Christmas Second Chance

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was determined to bring the

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market this weekend!" Mar

t cocoa and the

onded, her eyes sparkling. C

her with apprehension. Woul

all while bearing the weig

nd Clara ultimately agreed.

e twinkling lights and the l

greetings flying back and

lt like a reminder of what

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nament?" Lily begged, poi

hanging

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it was a necessity for the

r the market, Clara felt t

t time since her return, she

talk with neighbors and exch

o old friends, laughter pun

lt comfortable, Clara came

former best friend, approach

d to s

a replied, her heart sudden

been awkward, filled with s

ndship pos

Is everything okay?" Sara

momentarily wrestling with

rying to figure thi

mes the want to talk, I'm he

m. "It's good to see yo

a good Christmas for Lily,

ss inside her. And then th

ed and yet sad.It was comf

reminder of her alt

lake ornament!" Lily squeal

look perfect on our tree," Cla

er daughter, grateful for

hey returned home, the thr

naments. Mark brought out s

t Christmases, drawing Clar

hthearted decorations, Clar

laughter felt hollow with

hat mattered. She strugg

yearning to restore herse