CHAPTER 11
Adeline
“Aren’t you a vision,” my great-grandmother said as I walked down the stairs in my ballgown. The dress was just a tad lighter than royal blue, with a white lacy overlay that reminded me of snowflakes. It was snowing outside, which made it all perfect.
I noticed that Grandmother was still in her afternoon dress from earlier. “Aren’t you going to the town social?” I asked.
She shook her head and kissed my cheek. “Not tonight, my dear. With Andrew gone, I’d rather stay here. If he comes back, I want to be here.”
“Are you sure? You can come with me and William.”
“That’s not necessary,” she said, snickering. “Helen and Jonathan will be there to keep you company. Besides, I’d just be in the way. You and William need some time to get to know each other.”
I hugged her tig
