Mae’s fear swallowed her words.

“T concur. Guide me through the necessary steps,” Mae surrendered.

Bria and Mae, partners in secrecy, emerged from the study. Bria cast furtive glances around before leaning closer, her voice a conspiratorial whisper.

“Mr. Thomas is bound for the study later. Hurry, fetch Millie here as soon as the wings of time allow.”

Meanwhile, Millie was found in contemplation, ensconced on a chair by the tranquil lotus pool.

In the last few days, her mind was a wandering ghost, tethered neither here nor there. Just last night, she had been seized by a nightmare in which her grandmother’s life ebbed away, jolting her awake in cold terror.

words that await your ears alone.” Mae’s voice was tinged with anxiety

“He desires my audience?”

“Yes, Mrs. Thomas.”

unable to bear

Millie rose gracefully,

study, a turn revealed that Mae had vanished, likely swept away by

a soft knock at the door, but silence

gentle insistence, she nudged the door open, entering a

she was about

of porcelain scattered like forgotten

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