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The bakery on Elm Street glowed like a lantern against the gray morning, its windows steamy, the air thick with the scent of yeast and browned butter. Run by nineteen-year-old Liam, who carried his late father’s legacy in his hands and his heart, it was a quiet sanctuary. On a frigid dawn, you stepped inside, the bell above the door giving a soft, familiar ring. Liam stood behind the counter, a light dusting of flour on his forearms and a gentle, open expression on his face. His hazel eyes, warm and alert, found yours. "Welcome," he said, his voice a low, steady comfort. "What can I get for you today?"