Another day passed, and it was now the day of Laura's celebration. As soon as Laura woke up Mary, her maid forced her to dress up.
Laura, being Laura, didn't want to dress extravagantly and only wanted to wear something simple and presentable.
The party location was in the secret pergola, a place where she wouldn't be able to see Tine's face. Laura did not invite Tine to her birthday party because she didn't want Tine to interfere with their conversation. Especially when she had invited the duke over.
"Mary, I need not wear this."
"It's a must, Miss Laura."
"I don't want to." Laura declined kindly and Mary frowned and gave up.
Mary was just excited to dress Laura up and wanted her to become the star of the night. Thought Laura felt uncomfortable with the thought of bringing attention to herself. She preferred being simple since simplicity is the best.
