Celeste’s impatience resonated through her words. “The sight of someone within these walls wears on my patience. Yearning for the solace of afternoon tea, a balm to soothe my vexation.”

Rumors reached Celeste’s ears of Millie’s astounding artistic prowess unveiled in Snow Mountain Villa. An exquisite creation named Light in the Dark had emerged from her hands—a necklace that triumphed over Nancy and captured the heart of Mrs. Barton.

Cautiously, Celeste’s eyes revisited Millie, a spark of doubt igniting within her.

Had Millie truly outshone Nancy?

Observing the enigmatic shimmer in Celeste’s gaze, Millie chose to evade her scrutiny, ushering her belongings into the chamber and ascending the staircase to stow them away.

When Millie descended, Gemma’s enthusiasm drew her into the living room’s center, a jubilant tug at her arm.

to

excitement, yet Millie

am I

tome of your nuptial captures with Mr. Thomas, bound into a volume of

her rested a resplendent album—a testament to

of anticipation. Could it

summoned to her tasks by the

the courtyard, Millie settled onto the swing, her gaze fixed upon the weighty volume, an

a concept she struggled to embrace fully, was marked by an opulent assortment

more than mere images; they symbolized the journey from paramours to partners, heralding a beautiful inception and a promise of hand

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