Lillian's POV
"He said he would return in the evening," I said softly while I looked at myself in the mirror again.
"So?" Maila asked.
"What do you mean? We have to look good," I answered seriously while I brushed a strand of hair from my forehead.
I was putting on a night robe which looked nothing like something you can sleep in. It was silky yet had some beautiful diamonds on the side of my neckline, it also had red rose flowers and little stars on it. I was very happy that it had stripes that showed off my shoulders and the white hair covering my back made the dress look even more appealing. I wasn't fully confident in my body but it looked much nicer than it would have back then. My face was natural and I wanted it that way.
"Stop it already," she said, making me roll my eyes in a
