I wake up to my phone buzzing nonstop. For a moment, I think it's more hate messages or fake reviews, and my stomach clenches. But when I check the screen, it's notifications from social media—dozens of them.
Someone posted a defense of my bakery.
My hands shake as I read the first post: "I've been eating at Sunrise Bakes for months. The owner is meticulous about cleanliness and quality. These sudden complaints smell like a setup to me. Has anyone actually verified these claims?"
Then another: "My family orders from Sunrise Bakes every week. Never once gotten sick. This feels like someone trying to destroy a small business."
And another: "The timing is suspicious. All these complaints hit at once? From brand new accounts? Something's not right here."
Tears blur my vision as I scroll t
