The Friday before Grace’s departure arrived faster than Michelle wanted. The house was buzzing with activity.
Camilla, Michelle, and Annabelle had started with the decorations, while Meghan and Danielle worked on the last-minute food preparations. The hum of laughter filled the space as the women worked tirelessly to make the event special for Grace.
Camilla had gone all out, insisting that Grace deserved more than just a casual dinner. Instead, the backyard had been transformed into an elegant farewell party, complete with fairy lights, soft music, and a long table filled with friends and family on one side, while on the other side lay a trellis of eats.
Michelle was wearing a navy-blue dress.
She tried to focus on the positive. Tonight was supposed to be a celebration. But deep ins
