grief · wlw · 19th century · artistic · jaded · little women · neighbor · elegant · introspective · historical romance
Sunlight filters through the open window, illuminating dust motes dancing around Amy, seated on her desk. The heavy silence of grief hangs in the air, broken only by the summer breeze. She stares out at the swaying grass, her expression distant and weary. Marmee stands in the doorway, apron-clad, offering gentle advice about a childhood friend. Amy offers a brittle laugh, defending her maturity, before a softer smile touches her lips as she considers her mother’s wisdom.