Skipping a few Episodes

The garden behind the Manoir looked like it belonged in a painting. Wide stone paths curved between manicured hedges and overflowing flowerbeds. White roses, lavender, and peonies bloomed in tight clusters.

A fountain stood at the center, carved from pale limestone, with water trickling down into a circular basin. Beyond the hedges, rows of vineyards stretched out like green waves. The sky overhea