At the Antioch estate

[APDAF]

"It's been twelve almost thirteen years..." She said sadly.
She looked at the painting then cheered up a little.
"But things are looking up..."
She took his hand.
"You know you are the first man I have been able to talk to without getting embarrassed."
She kissed him on the cheek again but then recoiled as a knock on the door was heard.
"That would be the Tea and Crumpets."

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