Upon my return home, I found Mother already dressed in her usual peculiar colors, donning a dark orange dress, as she giggled and chatted on the phone with an excited expression. As I made my way to my room, I heard giggles emanating from Emma's room. I pressed my ear against the door, attempting to eavesdrop on their conversation, when the sound of approaching footsteps sent me scurrying to my room. Not a minute later, the sound of a carriage arriving caught my attention. Peering out my window, I saw Mother step outside, she spoke with the coachman and entered. Not too long after, laughter reached my ears from outside my room, followed by Emma's door slamming shut. Minutes later, Emma emerged, looking extremely stunningly beautiful as she proceeded towards the carriage wearing all white
