Chapter 69: Something old and stored

A click was heard from the door, and the seamstress pushed the door open. She picked up the lantern that she had earlier placed on the ground. Entering the room, the woman lit other lanterns, and suddenly the room was as bright as it would have been in the morning. 

"Since the time I started and have been a seamstress, I have been creating sample gowns for the women and young ladies of high society. Maybe we can find you something decent to wear here," said the seamstress, adding, "But I will need it back the very next day."

Eve's eyes widened at the woman's words and she quickly offered a deep bow, "Thank you so much, Mrs. Russo. I will not forget your kindness!"

The poise look on the seamstress's face didn't change and she moved her elegant, lean hands to push open the trunks one by one, which had different gowns and dresses. While they looked for the dress, Eve asked curiously, 

"Why did you decide to help me?"