Chapter 141

"The dress looks lovely on you. I have never worn it before so it is like it was waiting for you. I hope you don't mind asking but you sent the maids away. They were here to help you since I didn't want to make you feel I was crowding you a little too much so why?" Madeline asked, curious. 

"I am not used to someone trying to bathe me or do every little thing which concerns me getting ready for dinner. I can do it by myself and I am not bothered by you always being at my side. I enjoy it," Rose said, turning away from the mirror to face Madeline. 

"I will make note of that and offer my help to get you dressed. It is sometimes a hassle when you have to get dressed up for dinners or balls. Trust me, you will need help then. We shouldn't keep the others waiting," Madeline said, holding out her hand to Rose.

Rose accepted Madeline's hand, eager to walk together. "Is Anna well rested now?"