Baron's Estate.
Thirheria.
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As they neared the edge of the woods, where the village lay just beyond, Theodore sighed inwardly. He had to protect her, whether she remembered their past or not. But he also knew that doing so without her realizing the full extent of their connection would be an even greater challenge. He had to treat her with care.
The horse slowed as they approached her home, a modest bungalow estate tucked away on the outskirts of the village. Theodore gently pulled the reins, bringing the horse to a stop. The ride had been steeped in silence, and now, as they reached their destination, the tension between them hung even heavier in the air.
Theodore dismounted first, his movements fluid and practiced, before turning to help Adele down. She hesitated for a moment, her eyes betraying a flicker of the conflicting emotions that roiled within her. With a resigned sigh, she placed her hand in his, allowing him to assist her.
