Captivated by Elizabeth's storytelling prowess, everyone at the table hung on to her every word. Elizabeth continued to weave the tale with finesse, her narrative skills captivating all three of them.
"In a surprising turn of events," Elizabeth explained, "the duke, deeply enamored by the fierce princess, allows her to escape unscathed. However, due to a miscalculation, she is caught by the knights while attempting to flee."
With a tinge of emotion in her voice, Elizabeth continued, "Despite the duke's attempts to reason with her, the stubborn princess remains resolute, determined to sacrifice her love for the sake of her kingdom."
Andromeda, impressed by her mother's strength, maintained a composed demeanor as Elizabeth recounted the tale. She expected nothing less than that from the mother she knew, not even bending for her lover. It made Andromeda respect her mother even more.
Creation is hard, cheer me up!