Amelia had one thing to do, one duty, and then she'd slip away. It wasn't likely that many people would miss her and she didn't care anyway. She dressed elegantly and went downstairs. She had to deliver the bouquets and wish the bride well with a few other higher-ranking women. She could handle that, she was trained to hide her emotions. When she entered the bridal dressing room and took in everything for a moment. It was all so beautiful, she'd imagined it would be her. She steeled herself and walked up to the bride, handing her the bouquet. "Congratulations, many blessings on your marriage," she said formally.
Alice looked down her nose at Amelia, "how does it feel to have someone take your toys? To be left with nothing?"
Amelia stepped back, momentarily shocked, but she quickly regai
