Chapter 151
Anna watched as her aunts told Rose stories about their cousins. Rose’s ears might be sore by the end of the night because of how much the aunts liked to talk.
Anna couldn’t enjoy the moment as something lingered in her mind. "Grandmother, do you not like Rose? You didn’t hold her hand."
"I need a moment to get used to all of this but I do not dislike your sister. How did you take it when she came here?" Valerie questioned, knowing Anna would give her the truth.
"I was brought home because Rose was here. I don’t know what happened when she first arrived. Mother must have been crying when she saw Rose. She doesn’t like to leave Rose’s side for long which makes it odd that she is not here. Did something happen?" Anna asked, concerned for her mother.
Anna had noticed the tension between her mother and grandmother but never thought it was her place to ask about it.
"Your mother is just emotional about all of this. I worry about you. I never want to see you abandoned by your mother again. That was careless of her to focus on a child already gone while you were here in need of all her attention," said Valerie.
"She has been including me in what she does with Rose. I know what I said to you years ago but I don’t feel that way now. Now that I am older I understand what happened with my mother in the past. I would be distraught if I lost a child. I am not upset with her," Anna said, the envy no longer present.
"Still, we cannot ignore that I had to step in to raise you because of her state. I worry that you might have trouble finding a husband this season. If Rose’s story were to get out it would greatly affect you. You are an Ambrose but is that enough to protect you from being mocked?" Valerie questioned, turning to a now worried Anna.
Valerie continued, "You said you wanted to be like me and your mother as we are in the circles of wives in this town. Has that changed?"