Chapter 79

Elara's fingers had barely brushed the delicate tulle of the white gown when Grandma Valerius guided her toward the mirror, spinning her gently. The elderly woman's eyes lit up.

"Look at this cut—it suits you perfectly. The shoulders sit just right, and if we take in the waist just a little, it'll be flawless. Miss Vance, could I ask a favor?"

Before Elara could answer, Grandma Valerius's hand b