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Winterfest Ball, Redwood Manor Brindleton Bay 1842.

Lord Barrow and Lord Redwood took each other by the hand and walked towards the center of the ballroom, all the dancing couples were surprised and stopped dancing to make some space for the host of the evening, Edgar and George were disconcerted by their father's attitude.

All the guests looked at Jacques and Mordecai. Being the host of the evening it was impossible to ignore, in addition to the fact that they were two men waltzing. 

Percival and Thaddeus were surprised to see another male couple dancing like them, as if it was a silent validation from Jacques. Rose watched everything from the piano, afraid of people's reaction and uncertain of how whatever was happening at that moment would end.

After several twists and turns, Mordecai tried to converse with his dance partner, who seemed unaware of the consequences of his actions.

Mordecai: Jacs, what are we doing? I don't want you to be foolish with what we're generating in the atmosphere. Everyone is watching us

Jacques: Mord, I have been a watcher for over 30 years. Even though it's late for us, I don't want to miss the opportunity to be the interpreter of my own life.

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Redwood Manor, Bedlington, Brindleton Bay 1842.

New Year's celebrations arrived in Bedlington, Redwood Manor was filled with ostentatious decorations and mistletoe everywhere as a way to say goodbye to the year and celebrate a warm evening in this cold winter.

The Redwoods were dressed in their traditional red, proud to see the family reunited once again as in the old days.

This year they also invited Edgar, Clara and their families to join the dinner. The younger members of the family came to celebrate as well, John was happy to be able to play with his cousins, he loved entertaining little Greenland and Lucile along with Suzette.

Madeleine and Wendla joined each other at the diningroom, it was a coincidence of life that both were pregnant almost at the same time, so they could talk about how they were coping with the pregnancy, both couples were very anxious about the arrival of future heirs.

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The end of the year celebrations arrived and with them the famous Harvesfest Pantomime, Rose played the violin as it was customary more than 30 years ago and this year the theme was Renaissance Tartosa.

The entire Redwood Family had attended the pantomime, even Edgar and Madeleine had attended that night. Despite the mourning, Clara, Amber and Percy had been able to attend to celebrate the end of this fateful year.

Evangeline still wasn't talking to her cousins, she was watching them out of the corner of her eye from across the theater, hoping that Amber would understand her situation and they would get back in touch.

At this time of the year it is always common to see apparitions of different empty seats at the back of the theater. It is historically believed that these apparitions are of deceased family members who watch over the happiness of their loved ones.

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A golden figures full of lace and ribbons appeared through the front door of Redwood Manor, it was Evie, the little Cynthia and her family wearing her new dress to match her stepmother's, although she looked like the color was more striking for someone so shyly knowing her family-in-law.

Rose and Violet welcomed Evangeline warmly, the family hadn't been together for the holidays in so long that it seemed to be all cause for happiness at these winter festivities.

They also noted the presence of the younger guests of the Cushing family, Robert had grown so much since he had last seen his grandmother and great aunt. Aunt Violet was always so cheerful to see him, which along with Cynthia's presence didn't seem to make much of a distinction between the two of them.

As expected, Evangeline whispered to her mother about the surprise guest. Rose knew about August's daughter's situation, but she had been impressed by the affectionate detail of matching dresses between them.

Evie wouldn't have insisted on imitating her distinctive color, but it was a whole new world for the child, and she wanted her to understand her place in the family.

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How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord 🌷

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Seeing Jeanne with Rose, Violet and her mother Rosemary historically accurate gives me years of life

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The Cushing Residence, Fall 1841.

It was early morning when Amber went to check if her mother needed anything before bed, when she found her resting on the sheets of her bed with her totally pale skin in candlelight.

She was the first to encounter Jeanne’s death and could not utter any expression other than the bewilderment and sadness of her face.

Redwood Manor, Bedlington.

Despite the late hours of the night, August ran to the Redwood residence to report what had happened. Everyone in Redwood Manor was alarmed when they heard August screaming in the distance, everyone was getting ready to sleep.

The news of Jeanne shocked the whole family. Violet and Jacques were going through the death of another of their brothers, the life they knew suddenly began to fade

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Wolfsbane Manor, 1937. Forgotten Hollow.

The Straud family arranged a reception for Madeleine and Edgar’s wedding party. The entire family was reunited by the young couple with upper-class people like the Cattson and the governess, due to Vladislaus' influences as the last living founder of Forgotten Hollow.

The young married men were coming down the main staircase, showing themselves in society for the first time as Lord and Lady Straud, happy, young, passionate and with high hopes for a full life together.

Edgar looked like another man, he’s never been so affectionate towards anyone, if Percy had done the same, he would have been the target of his mockery when they were teenagers. But Madeleine had that power in her, almost as if it were a passionate countenance.

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Blosomshild, North Willow Creek, 1837.

The Redwood family was on a trip to Willow Creek North to stay in ne Blossomshild while completing the reconstruction of Redwood Manor

Rose was fascinated with returning to her youth home, she had not returned since she had married Jacques.

Jacques was fascinated by the landscape and how there were things so different since he had gone that New Year’s Eve in 1811. Mordecai was explaining them how much the power of his hectares had grown over the years.

George was listening to Mordecai too, but he was more dedicated to making sure the trip didn’t hurt Wendla, as long trips made her nauseous