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Shocked gasps and whispers rippled through the crowd.

The guards started moving, carrying in big ballot boxes.

I could only watch in awe. Ronan planned all this for me?

The place got noisy as people discussed the issue. I excused myself from the stage, running to a quiet hallway where I wept more.

How did I deserve this?

Just yesterday, I'd been worried sick that there might never be a