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Adela leaned against the railing of the above floor, looking below at the pristine walls and wandering servants, as she waited for Henri. Him and his father were having a dispute in the private room up ahead in the hall. Her brows knitted in worry when their voices raised. Henri had suddenly stormed out and she cocked her head to the door. his hands covered his face as he sighed and grumbled.
"what happened now?" Adela asked. "why did you call me here?"
"father wants me to get married! Could you believe that?" he cried.
"For a person like you I'd assume that's a good thing. You'd soon have the opportunity to rule over the kingdom."
"Likings change. I don't want to be stuck with a wife yet, I want my freedom!