“Steven didn’t object to staying for dinner. You guys don’t have to worry about being dressed formally. The clothes that you came in are good enough,” Raylene commented with a friendly smile as she studied Gwyneth’s face. She wanted to guess the girl’s true feelings about the idea of dinner at the palace.

“Well, we always plan things way in advance. A person needs to be well prepared. Especially for a royal dinner,” Gwyneth responded with a chuckle.

“My mother ...