The Forgotten Princess Rose
Chapter 151

Chapter 151: 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?"

"It has not," Anna replied, fearing Valerie doubted her. "I will succeed you and mother. Nothing has changed."

Valerie set her sight on Rose. "Something has changed. Something that can ruin all of us if it gets out. For your sake, you should watch her to be certain she doesn’t say a word to anyone. I am not fond of her being near that soldier. Has he looked at you inappropriately or tried to touch you?"

"No. He doesn’t even spare a glance at me. Rose is the only one he pays attention to. He got upset when I tried to court him. You have nothing to worry about, grandmother. I think those two will fall in love. Doesn’t he carry himself like a man with wealth?" Anna questioned.

Zayne’s last name still bothered her as she knew something about it but she couldn’t place what she knew.

Valerie wasn’t impressed by what wealth Zayne could have. She didn’t like his presence in the manor. ’The only good thing about those two being together would be to have Rose go away so she does not affect you. You are this family’s pride and joy. Great things are expected of you and I will not have your light dimmed by this foolishness."

Anna frowned, the air around them suddenly felt uncomfortable. She thought it was a misunderstanding at first but now she believed her grandmother did not like Rose. It placed her in an awkward position as Anna liked both Rose and Valerie.

’Does she think I am upset?’ Anna wondered. She didn’t like Rose being here at first but now she liked having a sister again.

"Rose can be your pride and joy as well. You only need to get to know her," said Anna.

"You will always be my favourite," Valerie replied.

In place of Victor not having a son, Valerie could settle for Anna. She was the perfect lady that any family would be proud to have. Being the daughter of the Ambrose heir, Anna was quite special.

"I like knowing that I am your favourite but the others would not be happy to know this. Rose is the oldest therefore she should be your favourite. She was the first-"

"Anna," Valerie ended the rambling. "It is final that you get my attention the most. You have something special over everyone else. I will do everything I can to help you. Should the suitors know of Rose once being a whore, what do you think they will say to you?"

"I do not know. I have always lived here so what can they say?" Anna wondered out loud, her grandmother’s words wavering her confidence in the season. Then could not call her a whore since she was never anywhere near a brothel.

"Men can be cruel and women even more vicious with their words. What Rose does will affect you but it can also make you better. You can use her to stand out. Use her lack of knowing anything," Valerie plotted.

Anna did not understand Valerie. "You said that we shouldn’t let her coming from a brothel get out. I don’t want to use that to get ahead. I don’t want to compete with Rose. I do not have to since we are not after the same thing. This doesn’t make any sense."

Anna did not like the fear that Valerie filled her with. She was already nervous about the season. She shared this with Valerie before. What she didn’t need was someone telling her what could go wrong.

"Grandmother, you might have misunderstood something. I was not thrilled about having a sister again, but now I am. I want to make this all work for mother and Rose since she seems so confused. She won’t speak of her past and I don’t want to use her to look good. Please don’t ask that of me," Anna pleaded.

"Child," Valerie sighed, disappointed by Anna. "I thought you would be the one most worried about this. You had the best season set up for you. You are to attend a ball tomorrow. I don’t think I can do much work on her before then."

"It is a ball, grandmother. We are meant to enjoy it. All Rose needs to do is learn how to dance and put on a pretty dress. I can help her with those two things. She is not looking to marry and I don’t think my parents would be so cruel to stop me from marrying because of Rose. You worry too much," Anna said in an attempt to cheer up Valerie.

"You are too kind," Valerie replied, putting an end to her advice now since Anna wasn’t listening. She could work alone to fix the mess with Rose. "I will do all that I can to make sure you have the season you are deserving of. You will find a good husband and your sister will learn how to be an Ambrose."

"Grandmother, I am willing to bet my best dress that you have nothing to worry about with Rose. Zayne has been courting her all day and Rose blushes at his advances. You should see how many necklaces he bought for her. We only need to look into him. Who is Zayne Hamilton to-"

"Hamilton?" Valerie stopped walking. "He is a Hamilton? Like Samuel Hamilton, his king?"

Anna’s eyes widened, her mouth wide open before she covered it with her hand. "That is it! I knew that name from somewhere. How could I be so slow to remember? He is the prince. The general is the prince. She travelled with a prince," she said in disbelief, impressed by Rose.

"Impossible," Valerie muttered. Rose couldn’t have such luck.

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