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Kaylan's hand cupped the bottom of her protruding belly as she stared at the face she's been longing to see.

Her mother held her shoulder, guarded her to one of the royal seats.

Xander's eyes followed their every move, his eyes particularly on Kaylan. It took him all the self-control in his body, not to stand up and pull Kaylan into his arms.

He took his eyes somewhere else, willing himself to stay put, at least, till the end of the ceremony.

Kaylan on the other hand couldn't sit still. She moved her legs about, her hands clutching the hem of her dress nervously.

"Are you okay, my darling?" Queen Hapitha who was sitting beside her asked.

"Xander is here, mom. He didn't even smile at me." Kaylan was close to tears.

Queen Hapitha smiled and squeezed her hand. "The ceremony is on, Kaylan. Give him a break, I'm sure he will come around."

Kaylan nodded and sighed softly. She glanced at Xander and saw him speaking to someone beside him.

Few hours later, it was time to dance and that was w