“Of course,” the man replied, scribbling it down and passing the note to Holden.

Suddenly, a memory sparked in the owner’s eyes.

“There’s something else. I’ve seen the bride meant for the dress. A photograph of her was among my mother’s belongings. She was a sight to behold.”

Holden’s interest peaked.

“Can I view that album?”

The shop owner hesitated.

“The album’s location is a mystery after we organized my mother’s things. But I can check at home.”

he swiftly unlocked his

“Is this the woman?”

intently and with certainty responded, “No, it

Sadie, the middle-aged man noted, “She’s undoubtedly attractive, but the girl I recall

aren’t identical. The young woman from years ago had smoother, more fluid lines in her face, giving her an

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to Ariana. He imagined her, radiant in a wedding dress, mirroring the figure he had visualized upon receiving the

dismissing his whimsical musings. Such serendipities seemed improbable. Moreover, Ariana had already shared that she had

widow, dedicated to her child, with seemingly no past connection to

musings, added, “I may not be the best with words, but

be grateful for that. Thank you,” Holden expressed, sharing his contact details before leaving the shop. As

his phone buzzed with an incoming call from

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