Friendship?
Her initial intention had been to approach Francis and start a conversation with him. They had been distant lately, and Adela wanted to clear the air between them. But now, seeing him engrossed in an intense exchange with James and Richard, she felt a sense of hesitation and uncertainty wash over her.
Adela weighed her options, torn between waiting for the storm to pass and intervening immediately. As seconds ticked by, she found herself frozen in place, a silent observer of the escalating argument. James and Richard continued to exchange sharp words, their voices growing louder and more aggressive with each passing moment.
Her heart sank as she realized the timing could not have been worse. The very moment she had summoned the courage to address her own concerns, fate conspired against her, placing her in the midst of a volatile situation. Adela's mind raced, contemplating her next move.