Everyone was in joyful mood.

The Palmer's residence was bustling with joyful noise that fine spring morning, the laughter filled the air, it was Monday and in just 6 days Ella would become Mrs Xavier. Following Ella's wedding day Alice would embark on her journey to find her mother and commence her studies. Sarah and Israel tried to act as if nothing had happened, Israel had called Xander and Xavier that morning requesting their help in ensuring the girls security.

Everyone had found their letters from Maria that morning and none of them were moved. Ella couldn't help but laugh as she read hers. It read:

"𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓,