Chapter 53 A Dress

• As the day wore on, a sense of exhaustion settled over me like a heavy cloak, weighing down my spirits even as the excitement of the day lingered in the air.
• Emily and Sally had proven to be invaluable; their warmth and generosity helped to settle my nerves with me not knowing much about them.
• With each passing hour, I found myself delving deeper into Emily's conversation, learning more about Desmond and their life. Her insights offered a glimpse into a world of Alaric's I didn't know existed.