HANNAH’S POV"Who is it?" I asked, already sensing it would disrupt my brief moment of calm.Helen, my maid, replied softly, "It's Lily."I glanced over at my mother, Cecilia, sitting nearby. We exchanged a look, and I sighed inwardly. "Show her to the study," I said, my tone firm but not unkind. "I'll meet her there."Helen bowed and left swiftly. I turned to my mother, guilt gnawing at me. "I wish we could chat longer, Mom," I said, trying to smile despite the heaviness settling in. "But duty calls, as usual. I'll come visit as often as I can."Cecilia’s warm eyes softened as she stood, pulling me into a hug, her familiar scent of lavender surrounding me. "I understand, dear," she murmured, her voice rich with understanding. "You’ve always had so much on your shoulders, but I’ll hold you to that promise."I hugged her tighter, lingering in her warmth a moment longer. "Thank you so much for coming tonight, Mom. It means the world."She kissed my cheek, a gentle, comforting touch. "I’
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