But this was reality, and reality could be a double-edged sword at times.
Cornelia sighed, knowing that this was enough for now.
"I suppose it's best if we return to the others now," Cornelia decided.
Sure, it may have seemed like they had been gone for a quick moment, but it only felt fast. They had already left for about an hour or so.
Madeline wondered if Cornelia would create another portal, or simply teleport back with her.
She warned, "Darling, I think it'd be best if you closed your eyes for a moment."
Doing as she said, Madeline closed her eyes.
After what felt like a minute or two, Cornelia whispered, now sitting beside her, "You can open your eyes now."
They were back at the dinner table, and Adrian was laughing nervously about something, and Briar's face looked like it had been lit aflame. Xavier had an amused look plastered on his face and Madeline couldn't help but feel like she was missing something.
