**That Night**

It was well past midnight, yet the guests at the Jordan household showed no signs of leaving.

Mrs. Jordan brought up a bowl of bird's nest soup to the upstairs bedroom, her smile gentle and caring. "You head off to sleep, dear. I'll ask them to keep it down so they won't disturb you." Amiee nodded, "Thanks, Mom!"

Sitting at the edge of the bed, Mrs. Jordan's well-preserved skin glowed softly as she watched Amiee. "Finding someone you love and marrying them is the luckiest thing in the world. I wish you all the happiness and fulfillment."

Amiee's eyes were calm and warm, "I will!"

"I and your father haven't set the best example in marriage," Mrs. Jordan said softly, looking down. "Your change in behavior afterward had a lot to do with us, and for that, I am truly sorry."

In that moment, Amiee felt she understood her mother better.

spoke of finding someone you love and marrying

had a marriage of convenience, a business union. She

fond of her husband, only to realize

marriage was one of mutual respect from a distance, the best

mother, whispering, "I don't blame you

shook her head gently, "Your father and I will grow old together. Some people, even if not in love, cannot part." Amiee didn't understand but respected their

not in love,

***

was ablaze with lights, buzzing

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