Then her mother turned, and the next thing she knew, she was in her arms.
"My darling girl," the Duchess breathed, her voice trembling. "Oh, it's been too long."
She drew back suddenly, gasping as her hands went to Daphne's stomach. "Oh heavens above!"
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The others turned at once, their eyes widening in surprise.
Finn let out a low whistle. "So the rumors were true after all."
Emma laughed softly, tears glinting in her eyes. "You didn't even write to tell us, Daphne, even when you visited."
Lianna covered her mouth with a hand, smiling brightly. "This is great news, Daph."
Daphne laughed, overwhelmed by their joy.
Her father stepped forward then, his usual stern composure faltering. "My little girl… a mother."
Daphne leaned into his hand, "It still feels unreal sometimes."
