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.

the study. He has words that await your ears

“He desires my audience?”

“Yes, Mrs. Thomas.”

to bear the weight

in the summons, Millie rose gracefully, her

turn revealed that Mae had vanished,

knock at the door, but

the door open,

furrowed in puzzlement, and she was about to retreat when her eyes caught a fallen

remains of porcelain scattered like

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