The landlady sat on her balcony, cradling a delicate teacup in her hands. The sun had begun its slow descent, casting a warm, golden hue over the cityscape below. She took a sip of her tea, savoring the familiar blend that had become a comforting part of her routine.
As she gazed out at the view, her eyes softened, and a serene smile graced her lips. The bustling city, with its maze of streets and towering buildings, seemed to fade into the background. Instead, she focused on the simple beauty of the moment—the way the sun bathed everything in a soft, amber light, and the distant hum of city life that now felt like a soothing melody.
With each sip of tea, the landlady's appreciation for this tranquil interlude deepened. Right now, in this fleeting moment of stillness, she found solace.
The old landlady, seemingly unfazed by the awkward tension between the two youngsters in front of her, continued to sip her tea. Lost in her thoughts.
Maeve, trying t
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