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It was a death knoll to her own dreams.
“Good.” The light of victory gleamed in her mother’s eye. “We have pies and cakes to make, remember. And you promised the village bakery a delivery for Christmas Eve.”
“I know.” Was this to be her life then, dancing attendance on her mother with no chance to escape?
“I’m glad you’ve come to your senses.” Her mother back against the throw pillows on the sofa with a faint smile. “I don’t feel like returning to the ballroom, so please keep me company here, won’t you?”
“Of course, Mama.” She should be grateful that her mother’s health wasn’t forfeit, but all she wanted to do was burst into tears. Why was it that when she finally realized she loved Stephen with everything she was, another hurdle was placed into her path?
I don’t want to arrive at the end of my life and suffer from regrets, but my hands are tied.
When she broke the news to Stephen, he’d be devastated, and once more, because of her, his trust in women would be shattered.
I’m so sorry, Stephen.A few tears fell to her cheeks. This time around, there wasn’t a chance of putting together the splintered pieces of her own heart.
