The moment Annie finished speaking, Miya dropped to her knees in front of my mother and burst into tears. "Mom, if Willa doesn't want to go, then I'll go instead. The journey ahead is so long. I won't be able to fulfill my duty as your daughter anymore."When my brother, Cedric Ellsworth, heard her crying, he stormed into the room and kicked Annie hard in the chest. "The mistress hasn't even said anything yet. Who gave you permission to butt in, you servant?"The blow sent Annie stumbling into my arms, a thin streak of blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.My mother wiped Miya's tears and gently coaxed her. "Your sister is willing to go. When did she ever say she didn't want to?"Look, she's already taken off her jewelry. You're the bride today. You should be happy. You'll ruin your pretty face if you keep crying."With that, they took Miya to another room to get her ready, leaving Cedric behind to watch me and make sure I didn't take any of the jewelry or hair ornaments I
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