Impatient

“Aria?” Cora said, holding her so that she didn’t fall. “What happened? You were supposed to be in the ball, weren’t you? Why have you come back and why are you crying? And where’s your necklace?”

Feeling too dejected, Aria shook her head. “I— Lady Serena—” She couldn’t speak further, her throat choking with emotions.

Cora pursed her lips. She gave a cursory glance around and then grabbing Aria's