Bab 79: The Red Dress

By then, the maids had stopped asking Leonor if she wanted to wear something different to dinner. They were dutiful servants in tune with their masters' wants and schedules, after all.

It was a surprise when Leonor stepped into the hallway after a few hours and requested help getting into a new dress. The one she wore was light and the evening felt like it might be more appropriate to wear something more substantial. 

While she didn't want to wear a structured bodice or a heavy gown, she wanted to wear something that made her seem more mature. She was having dinner with her husband, after all. 

A bright red dress was brought out for her. While it was a long-sleeved garment, the outer layer was sheer enough material she didn't feel warm. It was an off-the-shoulder style that remained mostly modest. Since he didn't tend to look at her, she figured she could get away with something lower cut and he would pay it no mind anyway.