The convenience store was entering its busy evening phase. Golden-orange sunlight streamed through the large front windows, mixing with the bright white fluorescent lights to create a warm, lived-in glow. Soft background music played from the speakers — gentle pop tunes that blended with the occasional beep of the register and the murmur of customers browsing the aisles. The faint, comforting smell of fresh coffee from the machine, warm bread from the bakery section, and the crisp scent of newly delivered products filled the air.
