Amelia was excited about the idea of starting to attend the village's small church. She didnβt understand why William rarely went to services, but she was glad that this would change, it might help her feel like part of the community.
As soon as they arrived, the little family looked for a place near Williamβs relatives. They ended up sitting next to another small family, William knew the woman, she worked at the pub. Amelia found it a little strange that a married woman with children would have a job, especially in such a small village, but apparently they couldnβt afford to hire help, and it was a small family business.
The eldest daughter of the family seemed very curious about little Rose, and as soon as the service ended and the families gathered in the church garden to exchange greetings, the girl went straight towards the baby, hugging her and trying to play with her.
ββ Margeie, sheβs too little for that.β The girlβs mother scolded gently, then turned to AmΓ©lia. ββ Iβm sorry. Ever since she got a baby sister, sheβs been fascinated by babies.β
ββ Itβs alright,β AmΓ©lia replied, amused by the girlβs innocence and secretly glad to see Rose interacting with other children for the first time. ββ Just wait a few more months, and Iβm sure you two will be good friends.β She smiled at little Margeie, who nodded eagerly, though she still seemed tempted to grab Rose.
AmΓ©lia and the woman, who introduced herself as Nora, began chatting, each holding their baby in their arms, exchanging thoughts on the sermon and talking about AmΓ©liaβs new life as a wife and mother.
ββ Feel free to drop by for tea once your little one is walking around... or at least clinging to the furniture. I live in the second house in the village center, right above the pub, if you take the path by the farms,β the woman offered, and AmΓ©lia gladly returned the invitation. The thought of being able to talk with another woman about motherhood and housework felt comforting.
