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*Quick Author comment: Hello! I have a little treat for you, just as I did for my other novel "His only Love", I'm adding you in the comments for this paragraph some moodboards I did before I wrote this book for Abigail and Mark (basically, pictures of people that give me Abby and Mark vibes). I know some people prefer to imagine their own versions, so check it out only if you want to!
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The night had begun to wind down. The once-vibrant energy of the evening now softened into something quieter, subdued. The hum of conversation had decreased as guests slowly trickled out, leaving behind only the lingering scent of aged whiskey and fresh floral arrangements. A few scattered voices still murmured their goodbyes near the grand entrance, but for the most part, the house had settled into an almost peaceful silence.
