Reasserting her stance, she emphasized, “I’ve told you, I’m not the one who broke it”

Bruce questioned, “If you didn’t break it, why are you holding these fragments? Just confess, Millie.”

“Believe it or not, I’m going upstairs,” Millie retorted.

She opted to leave the room, unwilling to prolong her interaction with Bruce. It felt as if the following moment might drive her to the brink.

Bruce shifted his tone to seriousness.

He intervened, saying, “Hold on, I know a restoration expert. I can take you to him.”

inquired skeptically,

palpable. Would

of joining Bruce to address the vase’s

Celeste’s ears, drawing

Celeste said

Bruce acknowledged

Marcus,

some,” Celeste commented, her tone edged. “Guests arrive, yet hospitality

her gaze was fixed on Millie, conveying

a deep breath, Millie proceeded to prepare tea for

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