Father, are you there?
Max then blurted out, "Prince and everyone, I have to apologize to you guys first. Right now, I need this place to be empty."
Adela said after hearing Max, "No, I'll stay here too. Because of me, she is how she is, and I am responsible for her." Max stepped forward, making no further comment.
Richard approached Adela and said, "Adela." Adela turned her delicate eyes toward him while expressing a worried expression. With every look she gave, Richard noticed it. He wanted to touch her face right now, but he didn't dare to do so. What did he mean to her? They had only a ruler-civilian relationship, but soon they would be warrior partners if Richard accepted Adela's proposal.
However, something new was going on inside his heart at that very moment. He wished he could have stayed by her side, but he could not.
"Adela, nothing to worry about. I'll be waiting outside. Just let me know what you need, and I'll make arrangements right away."