Chapter 271
"Rose, don’t bother yourself with those two. I don’t," said Catherine.
Rose looked away from the entrance of the dining room where she was anticipating seeing Zayne come back in one piece. "It is not only their talk I am worried about. How is the dinner? There isn’t any music."
"It is perfect. We are so used to the extravagant dinners in the palace that this is a nice change. What you have done feels like being at a normal family home with all of us not having too many responsibilities. I don’t know how the others feel but I am pleased," Catherine assured Rose.
For the first attempt, Catherine had to applaud Rose for a job well done.
Catherine continued, "This family would do good with more simplicity. The rest of the kingdom even."
"Thank you. I was most worried about what you would think of the dinner. I am trying hard to impress you to make up for what I lack," Rose confessed.
’Rose," Catherine touched Rose’s hand. "I must say that if I met you a few years ago I would not be all for this marriage but my time away from the throne as queen has changed how I think. I am open to more things especially when they involve my children. I have already accepted you."
"When I offer my help to turn you into a fine lady, it isn’t all because I am judging you. I am worried about how Zayne will be affected but I can tell you have a making of a remarkable young lady. You only need to be taught and who better to guide you than a former queen?" Catherine asked.
Just looking around the dining room, Catherine could see that Rose listened to the advice given to her and put her touch on it. Rose understood that didn’t need to do everything exactly as Catherine told her.