Two figures clasping, fingers intertwined—a tale of lovers, united till death’s parting.

Turning pages, a tableau emerged of Millie perched upon Marcus’ sturdy shoulders, his grasp secure upon her limb, her visage a blend of bashfulness, his a portrait of command. Perfect in harmony.

A wistful smile adomed Millie’s countenance.

“What might you glean from this clandestine observance? Why does joy dance in your gaze?”

A sudden voice pierced the air. Jolted, Millie sealed the album’s secrets, and mirth’s glow was dimmed by a veil of guilt.

Millie shifted her gaze, and before her, by the swing, stood Harlan, a contemplative crease in his brow.

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Millie, caught between the truth

response carried a gentle headshake, words escaping her lips with a soft clarity. “No, a misapprehension rests

inch, Harlan’s reach approached Millie’s

to acknowledge? Then

dressed in

remained a blur—his

of shyness gracing her cheeks when confronted with others’ gaze upon this

as a maid—prompted

to caution you: a servant peering into her master’s wedded mementos strays from the path of

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