Sister Susana glared at her and ordered "Get back to your duty". "Yes, mother," Margret said and went away.

Sister Susana sighed softly. Why did mother get the flowers first? Wouldn't she think of Alice again? Would she remember that gift on her birthday?

Whatever. Alice is dead to them. Even if she does, she'll only sob and that's all. She wouldn't be able to make the connection.

"Why wouldn't there be a graveyard for my Mom? She's a princess, ...