The broken box revealed a stunning emerald ring and a folded note from Martha that unraveled a truth Emma never knew. Her grandmother had never been the villain Emma imagined. In the letter, Martha explained that Emma’s father — the man she idolized — had been hiding a much darker side.
Martha hadn’t refused to sell her bakery out of selfishness, but because she believed he didn’t deserve to be saved. She had kept the bakery for Emma and, knowing her days were numbered due to cancer, had sold everything to leave it behind for her granddaughter. Devastated by the revelations and overwhelmed with guilt, Emma rushed to find Martha — only to discover that she was already gone. Now, all that remained was a priceless ring, a letter full of painful truths, and a heart aching with regret.