#16: It Quickly Became Clear What Cecelia Was Like
Wedding planning launched at a sprint after they circled a date six months ahead, and Cecelia assumed command with lists and calls. Freya and Leon agreed to most proposals with smiles, gently choosing peace over sparring while she guarded her center.
Fittings arrived in clusters, and Freya brought Cecelia and her best friend Sarah to each appointment, grateful for company yet bracing for commentary. Cecelia’s clever remarks landed like pebbles that never stopped skittering. Freya wished her mother could stand beside her, steady and proud. In her absence, she accepted Cecelia’s presence and focused on love.