Millie nodded in a wordless affirmation.

A sense of guilt washed over Millie’s grandmother, causing her to lower her eyes.

She had never anticipated that the boy who had faced academic setbacks and lost everything would rise to such fame, especially considering his connection to the Thomas family. What added even more astonishment was that he eventually played a crucial role in saving her life.

Amidst reverie, Millie’s grandmother retraced time’s footsteps. She recalled a peculiar scene along her homeward path: Millie, accompanied by a lad. This sight was unusual, as Millie had always been seen by herself.

A clandestine revelation dawned—a tender affection kindled within Millie for this youth. Gracefully composed, her grandmother subtly pursued knowledge of the boy’s background.

In the neighboring town, young Flynn resided, his existence intertwined with that of his mother who navigated life’s tumultuous waters as a woman in a disgraceful profession.

school the boy attended was notorious, synonymous with an air

unfurled, and the tableau of

harmonized, and offerings of sustenance flowed from Millie’s hands to

with the conviction that this union would break the delicate threads of Millie’s destiny. Yet she had to pretend

between them might wound her heart.

the firecracker trade. In the midst of an afternoon reprieve, a sudden eruption engulfed the room housing their explosive wares, flames consuming

Millie’s head. Fortunately, her grandmother acted swiftly and managed to extract Millie from the

embrace of smoke’s breath. Vigilant care cocooned

memory missing, including memories of the boy. Her grandmother saw

had suffered

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