"Dad, Ariana's marriage has been mostly settled, and she wants to invite you to be her elder at the wedding."
Speaking of surprises, Shea remembered there was another thing to tell her dad; this one was a happy occasion. Ariana is truly her daughter, inviting her dad to the wedding as an elder to witness her getting married, which is her greatest wish.
Mr Thorne thought of that child. She is Ariana's friend. Ariana said she felt particularly close to her because they share the exact same name as before, and they are good friends now. Ariana also respects Mr Thorne a lot.
This child is also unfortunate, all alone, and now finally about to get married. Her husband's family treats her well, but she'll still need him, an outsider, to act as her elder at the wedding.
