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Epilogue
Weeks after Keith's coronation, it was finally time for the royal wedding. People, wealthy or poor, were getting ready for the ceremony. The king and his bride invited all the villagers to thank them for all the years they took care of them, supported them and offered them bread when in need.
Madam Susanne is in the future queen's chambers, sobbing after seeing her daughter in her wedding gown. Carolyn looked splendid in white. The pink tint on her lips and the blush on her cheeks put into value her slightly tanned skin. The court ladies arranged her hair with gold barrettes. On her neck was a gold necklace — a wedding present from Kenneth.
Madam Susanne wiped her tears as it was time to leave the chambers. She wished her husband would be still alive to witness such a glorious moment. Unfortunately, his sor
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