The Luna Choosing Game

Chapter 0426

Since we needed special costumes for the event, the candidates, Julian, and Nicholas all attended a group fitting in one of the larger sitting rooms. This large room had several smaller rooms connected, where individuals could go to change or have more personal measurements taken.

My costume was a darker hue, since I was apparently a villain. The seamstress working with me also indicated that Bridget wanted me to wear a domino mask over my eyes. The seamstress said it would help me look mysterious, but I wondered if it was to help hide my terrible acting.

I could read lines okay, but I never could get my face to make the correct emotions. Except, of course, during the rejection scene with Nicholas. I wouldn’t be surprised if Bridget wanted me to remove the mask for that one scene alone.

Across the room, Bridget was personally helping Elva with her flower girl costume. Nicholas was there too. Elva would pick ribbons for her hair then hold them up for Nicholas to see. He smiled and nodded at each one.

At the same time, he was being fitted for a bright white cape that would be impossible to keep clean under normal circumstances.

Movement sounded to my right. I expected Veronica or Tiffany or even Julian to have made their way over to me, but I startle when I realize Susie is the one who stepped into the open space beside me.

She was calm, if not a bit curious looking around, taking in everything she missed.

I desperately wanted to talk to her, to find out everything going on with her, but with so many people around, I was afraid to open my mouth in case. someone might overhear me.

Glancing at me, she must have caught the conflict on my face.

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“We’re keeping things private until we can figure out the best way

forward,” she said softly to me, giving me a kind smile. It was a relief to see her so happy, after the misery she’d been through the past few days.

Leaning closer, she whispered, “But we are going to stay together no matter what.”

It would be difficult for them. They’d have lots of challenges. But I was so pleased for them. If they truly loved each other, they would make it through the hardship. They’d make it work, and they’d be a happy little family.

you’re back,” I told

it did, until she looked back over the rest of the group and her gaze snagged

own little family.

stomach twist

new,” Susie said.

“Yes,” I replied.

me sideways. “Are you’re

“What choice do I have? Elva is enjoying herself. Nicholas says Bridget is trustworthy. How can I pull Elva away without being

quiet. I didn’t know

tailor came over to help Susie with her costume. Since she had taken my place as the maid, her outfit was

some time. I wondered how long she and Mark could keep it

long as they could,

to us, her ribbons bouncing

behind her.

“Mommy! Susie! Look!”

She gave us a spin so we could see the full effect.

Nicholas had been right to want to include her in

beautiful,”

in her hair a little, trying to pull

skidded to an abrupt halt.

called aunt was Anna. I would have been fine if she’d wanted to use the term

said that Bridget was trustworthy but… to already be so close to warrant such a nickname? It felt like too much, too soon, from someone I wasn’t sure had Elva’s best interest

Nicholas said.

a quick look. Susie looked worried. Good. I

I didn’t want to come off too harshly and hurt her accidentally.