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ng wine, lost in thought. The seer'

nd Alex, entered the room, th

going?" Ethan asked

"Fine, I guess," Dominic replied,

no time to be moody," Lucas said. "Tomorrow morning, you'll be

" Dominic said, frustration etched on his face. "Why can't I go out there and bring a wife home?

an't change tradition," Alex said

seer telling Dad the reason why the message came

heard the message comes once

uding. "I just turned thirty a month

Ethan said. "Remember, we are here for you, and we will support

hing for answers. The brothers stood in silence for a

port, guys. But I still can't shake off this f

ugh this togeth

they are from wealthy homes," Lucas said, his eyes sp

't wait to see my own wife," Alex exclaim

" Ethan said, chuckling. "Remember what the seer said: only whe

his pout evident. "Yeah,

got you, bro," Lucas said. "We'll he

s eyes fixed on the horizon. He sig

his drink, his brothers

hetic. Dominic's face reflected

o this," Dominic muttered,

. "We're here for you

h, we'll make sure you find

t of gratitude in his eyes. The brothers stoo

ul. "Let's focus on tomorrow," Eth

rrow," Dominic echoed, his v

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, laptop open, fingers f

d gently on the

rs. Amma asked, h

her laptop. "No, Mom," Katherin

a's face

id, sitting beside K

ng through with thi

wed. "What do you mean

talking about the letter from the palace... Y

resolute. "Mom, I'm no

ed pleading. "Please think

hought about it, and I've made

ur sisters are going tomorrow," Mrs. Amma sa

twenties," Katherine said. "I don't want to get involved in anything cal

etie, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance," M

n't care about being queen, Mom," Katherine sa

tanding. "I just want what's best f

atherine replied. "But what's best for me i

"I'll support you, no mat

with gratitude. "Thanks

tightly. "I love you, Kathe

oo, Mom," Kat

ext mo

se, luggage in hand, beaming with exc

with anticipation. S

Mrs. Amma's expression turned maternal. "I'

t up. "Thanks,

stically. "I'll miss y

mn. "May the gods guide and

lders. "May you find favor in the

closed, her f

la n

u, Dad," D

o, sweetie," M

hugged the

h good news,"

la exchanged e

o the car, their pa

eaving Mr. and Mrs.

m the window, her exp

he car until it dis

turned to

will do grea

ce reflected m

Mom," Kather

ression turned

r decision, Kather

yes filled wi

ad," Kathe