Chapter 148

Davina's Point Of View

I entered the room to find Lyra, Malia, Shirley, Amy, Julia, Kayla, and Trish already dressed and looking so pretty, forming a small circle around Cirilla as they gazed at their reflection in the mirror.

The sight alone made my chest swell. Sensing my presence, they whipped their heads towards me, straightening and tilting their heads in respect.

I let out a smile. “You all look so gorgeous,” I said, meaning every word, causing Amy and Shirley to giggle while the others smiled.

“Okay we are done here,” Lyra turned quickly and shut the makeup kit, giving one look over her reflection in the mirror.

“We'll be downstairs,” Kayla said as the girls quietly left my daughter and me alone. They'd spent the whole day, having fun and getting all dolled up for the evening, and the result was standing so beautifully before me.

A little whoosh of air escaped my lungs and I felt the corners of my eyes begin to burn from unsh