I double-checked the photo in File Explorer and "favorite" heart is still indicated, but it's not in the Favorites album. Is your explanation describing the following: (1) double-click a photo from File Explorer; (2) click the heart (Favorite); (3) then the photo is supposed to appear in Favorites folder of the Photos app? More @Wikipedia
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