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“Thank you, Empress, for the notification. And yes, by all means, contact me should your daughter return before the scheduled ceremony.”
“I’m truly sorry, Ceily,” Charlotte apologized with as much dignity her station as Empress could muster.
“As am I,” Ceily replied.
With a small smile, Ceily ended the communication. Staring at the blank screen before her favorite picture appeared, she sighed. How was she to tell…
“Do not concern yourself in regard to how to reveal to your son that his wedding ceremony is… postponed, Mother. I heard it all,” came Aiden’s voice from behind her.
Ceily closed her eyes briefly before turning to face Aiden. “I’m so sorry,” she began.
“As am I,” he replied, repeating her words spoken only moments before.
Ceily took a step towards him, but Aiden held u
