Chapter 63: An Out-of-the-Blue Proposal

To make me feel better, Pa bought me a red ribbon, the same shade of my hair. I loved it instantly and used it to tie my hair; you wouldn't even know it was there.

Bridget didn't just invite me for the baby's party, she invited Papa too and that was the only thing that gave me courage to attend.

I knew the news of Christopher and I spending the night alone must have reached every house in Durnca and people were likely going to talk about it and try putting me down, but Pa has assured me that if I don't pay heed to what they say, they will leave me alone.

I made a mental note to apologize to Christopher later, it was my fault and his name would get dragged in the mud as well.

I didn't bother with getting a new dress, I already had one of Gwen's I altered and it looked presentation enough for such a function. Besides, I had used a good amount of coins to get a toy box for the baby.

I felt like I was attending parties a lot now and I might tell Bridget there were not my thing and I would