The scent of warm cinnamon rolls, crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, toast and orange zest drifted through the estate like a loving hug.
In the sun-drenched backyard, the long breakfast table was already buzzing with chatter and clinking cutlery.
Mugs of coffee and hot cocoa steamed beside golden pancakes stacked like miniature towers. And a fountain of melted chocolate flowed endlessly beside bowls of strawberries, waffles, and tiny marshmallows.
The majority of the family and friends were all seated around the table, some still in their cozy sweaters, flannel robes, and slippers. They enjoyed the steaming breakfast while sharing stories, jokes and plans for the day.
Freshly showered and dressed in a light cream knit sweater with her hair pulled into a loose ponytail, Sarah slowly made her way to the backyard.
