Emma sat upright in front of the vanity mirror.The white gown hugged her body perfectly. Delicate beads shimmered every time she moved, catching the light and scattering it across the room. Her hair was styled into an elegant updo, adorned with a long veil that flowed softly, nearly brushing the floor. Her makeup was flawless—her skin radiant, her eyes brighter, her lips tinted a soft red as if brushed by rose petals.She looked like a bride from a fairytale.And that was exactly what made her chest tighten even more.One hour.In one hour, everything would begin.“You look absolutely beautiful, Emma. Honestly, I almost didn’t recognize you,” the makeup artist said for the umpteenth time.Emma offered a faint smile.A smile that stopped at her lips.“Thank you.”Her hands, folded neatly in her lap, were trembling violently. She stared at her reflection in the large mirror before her.That wasn’t her.It was a doll.A doll perfectly dressed to be displayed at the altar, to be exchange
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