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17: The Empire!

Penulis: TheLadyAthena
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Delilah’s POV

My heart wouldn’t stop racing.

I stood behind the grand cathedral doors, fingers wrapped tight around Naomi’s arm as she fixed the last pearl pin into my hair. She looked stunning in silver silk, but her eyes were all on me.

“You good?” she asked gently, noticing my conflicted countenance.

I nodded. Then I shook my head. “I don’t know. I just…” My voice cracked. “I haven’t seen my aunt. I invited her. I begged. But I haven’t seen her.”

Naomi's hand touched mine. “She’ll come. You told me how she raised you after your mom’s accident. She’s not just going to ghost you on this day.”

“But she’s always in China. Working. She barely even answers texts unless I mention death or hospital…I couldn't even tell her everything yet.”

“Then text her now and say you’re dying from emotional trauma if she doesn’t show up.”

I snorted through the nerves. “You’re an idiot.”

“I’m your idiot,” she smiled, wiping a tear that hadn’t even fallen yet. “Now breathe. And take a look out there. Gir
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