Even though I was annoyed, I decided to dress differently. The presentable, and unlike before, it's annoying that I'm not really at ease. I'm wearing a dress that I know will look good on me. The dress I'll wear will be new in Klark's eyes, and he'll like it.

I scowled. Earlier, it was extremely humiliating.

I rummaged through the closet, searching for Klea's gift to me when she first came to the house after her older brother and I married. As I watched it, my lips quivered. Why did I only now notice how lovely it is? Klea, thank you very much! It's excellent for clothing shopping.

I was...