Great! Here's the **full, literary version of Chapter VII – "The Discovery"**, a sequel to the novel:---

# **Chapter VII – The Discovery**

Morning in the Bright Hills Valley greeted Gabrielle and Antoine with soft sunlight reflecting off the mist hovering over the fields and streams. The mist seemed to symbolically dispel the shadows of the past, preparing them for what they were about to discover.

Gabrielle tucked Éloi's notebook under her arm, and Antoine carried a bag containing fragments of old drawings and sketches. That day, they decided to return to the mill, where they had previously discovered fragments of the system. Gabrielle had a hunch that something was still hidden there that would complete the story.

They arrived, and the sun began to illuminate the ruins of the old mill. Everything looked almost as it had a hundred years ago. Gabrielle noticed something near one of the foundations – a metal box, partially buried underground. Her heart skipped a beat.

"Antoine… this must be it," she whispered, heaving the box open with difficulty.

They opened it together, revealing documents in pristine condition. The plans for Éloi's water system were complete: drawings, schematics, hydraulic calculations, notes on stream diversions and sewer systems. Every element matched the previously discovered fragments.

Gabrielle felt tears well up in her eyes. "He really thought it all out… Everything. And left it to us to finish."

Antoine nodded, his hands trembling as he ran his fingers over the sketches. "It's more than a project. It's a will. If we succeed, we'll bring water to where it's been lacking for years. And we'll restore honor to the entire family."

Gabrielle suddenly felt the weight of responsibility she'd carried since returning to the Valley suddenly become more tangible. What they now discovered was no longer just a historical mystery—it was a task they had to accomplish, a challenge to their courage, knowledge, and family ties.

They spent the rest of the day analyzing every detail of the plan. Gabrielle drew maps, comparing them to the actual terrain, and Antoine checked Éloi's notes for possible obstacles. Each discovery made the project seem more and more feasible.

As the sun began to set, Gabrielle and Antoine sat beside the ruins of the mill, looking out over the Valley. The silence was almost sacred.

"You know, Antoine..." Gabrielle said quietly. "He left everything for us. And now it all depends on us. On whether we have the courage to complete his work."

Antoine nodded, gazing at the sunset, which illuminated the mist hanging over the fields. "Yes. And if we succeed, we will not only restore Éloi's memory, but also give the Valley what it has been waiting for for years."

The fog slowly lifted, and the silence of the Valley witnessed the birth of hope. Gabrielle sensed that this discovery marked not only a turning point for Éloi's project, but also for the entire Beaumont family. The mystery of the past was finally beginning to bring light that could change the future.