#30: Freya Tried to Explain Herself
Freya never wanted a grand spectacle for its own sake, and she refused to waste the effort and money that had already been poured into the day. She told Cecelia that she had chosen to turn the celebration into an elegant dinner for people who would truly savor it —the very guests who rarely received invitations.
The explanation landed softly and then firmly. Cecelia flushed, realizing no one could ever replace Eleanor, no matter how perfect the choreography seemed. Freya added that love expands when shared, and her only aim was to help Cecelia recognize acceptance, gratitude, and grace as essential family values.