The Wrangler's Mail Order Bride
“They look beautiful with your dress.” Suzanne pushed Lily forward and she opened her hand to reveal a pair of stunning emerald earrings. “Unless, of course, you want to wear the pearls your mother gave you. I know how much they mean to you.”
Clara took the earrings and stood in front of the mirror, holding them up to her ears. They really did accent her eyes and matched her dress perfectly.
“Oh, thank you, Lily. They’re beautiful, and I promise I’ll take very good care of them.” Turning to Suzanne, she said, “That was very thoughtful of them. I’d like to wear them, if you don’t mind. I’m a little nervous—but it feels more like excited. I don’t think I need the pearls tonight.” She turned in a circle and asked Lily and Lucy, “Do I look all right?”
They ran to hug her and she smoothed their hair as she hugged them in return. Suzanne leaned against the wall, eyeing her friend thoughtfully.
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