Goodbye, My Love

But Loraine’s attention was elsewhere. She scanned the showcases intently, as if searching for something specific.

Then, abruptly, she paused in front of a showcase, riveted.

Inside was a dark gold pocket watch.

The watch, adorned with intricate rose designs on its surface and a violet dial within, featured two tiny white relief figures on its face, their arms intertwined like an angel.

One of these figures held a bell that rang out a soothing melody each time the second hand completed a circle.

Caught in a reverie, Loraine stared at the timepiece, deep in contemplation.

nearly identical to the one her

noted that the design was also

around, Grady noticed Loraine’s preoccupation with the

eye, for she could tell the antique from the Victorian era at a glance. Only the truly remarkable could

surprised when it landed on Endy’s pocket

does this

from her senses, Loraine nodded. Raising

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intense gaze, a blush creeping onto

hesitation, Loraine

this watch. I am prepared to pay whatever