Pinterest Thanks for waiting - if you were 😋The melodrama draws to a close, I'm sure everyone will be relieved. 45 The Lady and the Truth How long had she been crying for? Perhaps, it wasn’t as long as she thought. If she kept crying like this, she’ll probably dry out someday. (Zuben: And leave a desiccated husk for Ernest to roar at) That would be good… Better yet, she wanted to dry out and become ashes. For then Iris would not see, if Ernest married someone he truly loved. Unlike her, she would be a happy bride who was genuinely loved, never feeling sad, suffering or depressed. Oh, but that’s right. There was still her lace work; commissions were complete and ready to be delivered. Above all, there were people looking forward to seeing her creations. She could not afford to dry out. Iris smiled tearfully and buried her face in her knees. Just then, she heard the door sliding open. ‘Iris, are you here?’ Iris’ body became alert at the familiar voice of...