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.

Mr. Thomas summons you to the study. He has words that await your ears alone.” Mae’s voice was tinged with anxiety as she

“He desires my audience?”

“Yes, Mrs. Thomas.”

as if unable to bear

rose gracefully, her path set towards the

a turn revealed that Mae had vanished, likely swept

soft knock at the door, but

door open, entering a room devoid

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

closer, she discovered the fractured remains of porcelain scattered like forgotten memories on the

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