"Now, I know you three must want to have some uninterrupted time together, so let the rest of us enjoy ourselves in the adjacent chamber," Queen Emelda said understandingly, acknowledging the close friendship shared by Meredith, Anna, and Sylvia.
A delightful array of gifts had amassed in the corner of the chamber, offerings from the queen and the attending ladies to commemorate the special occasion.
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Meredith expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
"Take a break for now and join us later. It can be quite overwhelming to be the centre of attention throughout the entire event," the queen kindly suggested.
Meredith's face lit up with a broad smile, her joy evident despite the overwhelming need to entertain the guests as the main focus of the ceremony. The weight of the evening couldn't overshadow the sheer happiness she felt in her heart on this momentous occasion.
