The Bad Luck Wedding Cake
“This time she didn’t bother to say “Come in.” She couldn’t. She was crying too hard.Her mother entered the room anyway. “Claire? Why, Claire Donovan. What in heavens has you so worked up?”Claire lifted her tearstained face toward her mother and said, “Oh, Mama, I’m so very afraid.”Concern dimmed Peggy Donovan’s expression. Depositing the rose bouquet she carried on a nearby table, she approached the bed. She gave the wedding gown a curious look, then shifted it aside making room for her to sit ...beside her daughter. Taking Claire into her arms, she said, “What happened? Why are you afraid?”“Oh, Mama. I don’t know how to explain.”“Don’t you want this marriage, after all? Have you had second thoughts? Last night you seemed happy to be marrying Mr. McBride. Did I read that wrong?”“I was happy. I am happy. That’s the problem.”Peggy Donovan reached into the pocket of her skirt and withdrew a handkerchief. She wiped the fresh flurry of tears from her daughter’s face.MoreLess
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