Too Late

Shortly after Lydia departed with Asher, Adeline was escorted into her rooms, where she was given a brand new attire. She wore a white dress paired with a red and yellow satchel signaling the royal family, and then she graced the cameras, monitored by a group of people.

"Your Grace, this is the script," Stella said, holding it out to the Queen with both hands. Adeline glanced down at the script and didn't take it.

"I don't need it," Adeline said. 

Before anyone could've stopped her, she took a seat by the red chair encrusted with gold. It wasn't the throne, but just a normal and fancy chair. She had to squint to look at the camera. Blinding lights were shining her way, most likely to make her appear better on screen.

"The camera goes live in 5, 4, 3, 2…" 

"Hi there," Adeline said with a bright smile. "It has been a while."