The memory of Richard's mother's passing haunted him. She had succumbed to a mysterious illness that no healer could cure. Richard was just a young prince then, powerless to save her. The pain of losing her still lingered in his heart, and the fear of facing the same fate haunted him.
[Outside of the tent]
Adela looked around and then walked toward her tent. She entered and spotted other girls talking about something when they spotted Adela. Ivy called Adela to join them.
"Adela, come join with us."
Adela put on a smile and said, "Ivy, you guys carry on; I have to prepare something, and Prince told everyone to sleep quickly as we will start the journey so early tomorrow."
"Yes, Adela, we will go to sleep as we are really tired," Leah said.
