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Tess digs through Arran’s things and finds a bronze ribbon and strand of hair, sparking questions she can’t shake. A wine-fueled walk spirals into grief for Rosie and loneliness that won’t let go. At Hampstead Heath, guilt over missed calls crushes her as she returns to the spot Rosie was found, sensing her perfume and the weight of unanswered questions. 💔🌙

☕ Chapter 5: Tess meets up with Nalika for a quiet catch-up that feels calm on the surface but carries an undercurrent of tension. Their chat shows Tess trying to stay composed while Nalika adds warmth and normalcy 💐

Tess is trying to move forward, maybe even take a job connected to her sister’s old work, but the past keeps tugging at her. A flashback to a strange night out with Rosie feels heavier now as something was clearly off. Then a text from Oliver breaks through the silence, and Tess’s reply, “I just want to talk,” says it all. Grief, confusion, and that need for answers linger long after the chapter ends. 💔

Ch. 3 update ✨
Just met Arran, the new lodger, and wow… the energy shifted instantly. Their convo actually flows. No awkward pauses, no forced small talk. Tess finally seems at ease with someone, which makes me both hopeful and suspicious 👀 There’s warmth, but also that quiet tension that says something’s coming 🕯️

Tess is still dealing with losing her sister and now she’s renting out Rosie’s old room. She ends up snooping through her guest’s stuff and it’s kind of awkward but also shows how curious she is. Definitely a lot of feelings and tension.