The question that haunted her day and night was, why? What had she done to deserve this relentless series of setbacks? The weight of her financial obligations pressed down on her, and she found it increasingly difficult to keep her spirits up.
In the midst of this turmoil, she had to prepare for her engagement announcement party. It was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but Emma could hardly focus on it. The salon’s struggles consumed her thoughts, making it nearly impossible to muster the excitement the event deserved.