A Vow of Grace
Remaining true to her decision, Emily started her vows with unexpected tenderness, emphasizing Derek’s positive moments and the love she believed they had. She spoke with grace, describing Derek in such a good light that the crowd fell hushed with awe. Everyone was perplexed by this sharp contrast to Derek’s nasty comments. Emily showed kindness instead of the rage or sorrow they had anticipated, but this was not the end of it.
A Vow Of Grace
A Room of Whispers
Whispers filled the room as Emily spoke. Visitors leaned in to one another, wondering what they were seeing. Puzzled by Emily’s polite reply, several whispered, “did she not hear what he just said?” Derek’s prior rudeness was all the more shocking given the tenderness in her voice. She seemed to live on a higher plane, apart from the petty insults he directed at her.
A Room Of Whispers
