Chapter 284
"His family did not start off well but they were lucky by getting Finn picked by Lady Catherine and Zayne to join Zayne in being tutored. I’m sure the queen paid his family well and considering the years Finn has spent beside Zayne, he grew his wealth," said Mary.
It was hard not to know Finn’s story since she was used to seeing him around Zayne when she was younger. Finn could have been easily mistaken for the son of a noble because of how well he was dressed up.
Despite his annoying ways, Mary had to applaud him for taking the chance given to him and creating something more for his family.
"He’s earned himself quite the attention among women over the years. Their fathers would have disagreed against Finn being a choice before but now, he has impressed them. Finn is a charmer. A man who talks so much is expected to be. I admire his skills but he is not a man I would settle with. I do not wish to be annoyed for the rest of my life."
"I see," Rose said, though she wasn’t so convinced. She had caught the two seemingly engaging in conversation before.
It could have been something else like Mary sending him away but Finn would not leave.
"Well, he is very handsome so it is expected that the young ladies who have not wed would have their eyes set on him. Do you intend to get married one day? Please, don’t see me as someone who will push you to do it," Rose quickly added before Mary could misunderstand her.
"It is fine. I am not getting married right now. I spend many days away from home travelling with the prince and to wed now means to give up what I love to stay home. I cannot take care of a home if I am out at sea. I am not ready to give up my love of being a soldier yet. I worked hard to get here," Mary said, seeing it too soon to put down her uniform.
Mary looked at her hands which were not pretty like other young ladies’ hands. "My mother thinks I should get ready before training and fighting ruins my body. Who wants to walk in on their wedding night and find a woman filled with scars?"
"Perhaps a man who will wish to know the story behind every scar. We should follow the belief that there is someone out there for everyone. I read it in a book," Rose smiled, wanting to share all she learned with Mary.
"You are learning well. I will be hopeful since you are so certain. If not, I am perfectly fine with making money to take care of myself. Truthfully, I don’t think my parents ever had hope for me since the time I showed more interest in swords than little girly things. It makes it fine for me to wait," Mary replied, happy that her parents weren’t being pushy.
"That is good. The sky seems to have cleared up now. I hope there isn’t too much damage to the estate. I do not know about gathering supplies to fix the damage. Would you like to go on a walk with me to inspect the estate or is it still too dangerous to go outside? I have been inside for a day now," Rose said, starting to feel suffocated despite the large estate.