Chapter 396

“Look at the handmade signs! I bet almost all of the people in this little town are standing here waving to sis. Look! That sign says ‘Long Live the Queen.’ Another one says ‘Peace and Love.’ There are too many to even read. Even the children are holding signs and waving. It looks like they really love you here, Gwen.”

As the motorcade drew closer to the Sydney airport, the streets became more crowded as large numbers of Australians lined the route, cheering and waving signs and placards proclaiming their love for their ‘queen.’

“What a wonderful, generous country,” managed Gwen as she wiped her moist eyes. “These people are so unpretentious and down to earth. They work hard and demand to be treated fairly. I can see why Jen fell in love with Ethan, and with Australia."

The motorcade had to reduce its speed as it passed through the streets of Sydney on the trip to the airport. People lined the streets three and four deep to catch a glimpse of Gwen and to wave good-