The estate woke much earlier that usual. I knew that long before I opened my eyes. Soft footsteps echoed through the corridor outside my room. Doors opened and closed. Muted voices drifted in from somewhere downstairs. For several moments, I remained beneath the covers, staring at the ceiling. It was strange. After weeks of planning... After endless schedules... After fittings, flowers and preparations... The day I had spent so long imagining had finally arrived. A gentle knock sounded at the door. Before I could answer, Agatha's familiar voice followed. "Miss Aria?" "I'm awake." The door opened slowly. Agatha stepped inside carrying a breakfast tray. Unlike usual, she wasn't alone. Two maids followed behind her, each carrying neatly folded boxes wrapped in ivory cloth. Their smiles were impossible to miss. "Good morning, Miss Aria." "Good morning." Agatha set the tray on the small table near the window. "I thought you'd need something to
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