Emily’s POV
Claire was smiling at me. Her smile looked so fragile on her old face, it almost appeared like a grin, but I knew she was smiling at me, sincerely happy about how my appearance turned out.
I reached out to her and we both held our hands together, smiling at ourselves. I was still smiling when she suddenly embraced me, holding me tightly against her chest.
I needed it, I didn’t know I did until she hugged me that tight. I hugged her back and for a few minutes we both enjoyed our arms around each other.
She sighed and then we both separated.
“Thank you Claire!” I said, my voice almost in a whisper.
She nodded her head and blew me a kiss. I slowly wiped my eyes, trying my best not to smudge my makeup. I turned to Claire and we started off to the Queen’s Chambers.
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