Lingering Presence

Sylvia was doing fine—her main concern was that Celine might get too upset and do something rash.

Hearing that Celine was settled back at the villa and everything was calm, she felt a wave of relief. She'd even considered moving in to stay with her for a few days.

Celine gently declined. Right now, she just wanted some space to sort through her own feelings without outside noise.

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