Rose didn't think Lady Deana was just being nice as she led Rose to the room. She couldn't help but feel there was a reason for this, and as they got farther away from the dining room, that feeling grew even stronger.
"Where are you from?" was the first question Lady Deana asked.
"Edenville," Rose replied without hesitation. She was sure this was the buildup to more questioning, but she couldn't guess what exactly the lady wanted from her.
"Edenville?" Lady Deana asked in shock. "I would have sworn you were more down south." She turned to face Rose, a small smile lingering on her lips.
Rose shook her head. "Has your Ladyship ever been to Edenville?" she asked.
She shook her head. "I've heard enough. We do a lot of business with Edenville."
Rose nodded, not knowing what to say to this. The conversation was increasingly getting awkward, and as much as she appreciated Lady Deana being nice, she would prefer if she just said what this was about.
