Ellie found herself joyously walking around her brother's wedding venue, happy because once her mother was told about Mina's pregnancy, the woman was certain to leave her alone about settling down and having children. She believed that there was nothing wrong with the way she lived her life, and at barely twenty-two, there was no need for her to rush. She was already in a relationship with someone she really liked, but marriage was the furthest thing on her mind.
Seeing her parents, Ellie made her way to the pair, joining their conversation with a smile. Miss Meagan and her mother were friendlier with one another than she expected them to be, and as if the women planned the attack, they both turned to her with expectant eyes that caused her to flinch.
"I'm a little girl," Ellie said, unable to find a better argument to stop the women from piercing her with their gaze. They had been talking about Luna's possible engagement and somehow, it turned against her.
