Chapter 63

True to her word, Serena visited in the afternoon. The two women began discussing about everything that was important to them, from the latest gossip that was circulating around town, to the increasing costs of cotton. Clara told her that she wanted to get new linens so she could make new curtains for the approaching weather since it's going to be wet. Serena offered to help her buy it.

She had refused adamantly. " No...." She said, shaking her head.. " I can go by myself. No more help from you, young lady."

Serena chuckled at the woman's stubbornness. A warm smile on her face, she held her hands. " But I'm also going to get embroidery materials Clara. I can just help you choose the linens you would need. Besides, you need the help I'm offering. Your son isn't around to lend a hand. Let me do it for you." she coaxed the older lady, giving her puppy eyes.

Clara sighed, a forlorn look on her face. " I feel like I'm just giving you more work."

" It's not wo