Ophelia walked the hallways to go to the drawing hall. Even if she wanted to stay cooped up in her father’s study,she wasn’t allowed to skip the mandatory socialisation or ‘play time’ session with the kids of the elite dukedoms.

Upon turning around a corner,she heard the two voices fighting,specifically the voices of her mother and father.

“I can’t believe they’re fighting”

“I know. Their marriage was said to be a match made in heaven”

“All of this for a powerless kid. I mean she could be a late bloomer” The maids gossiped as they stood near the corner of the corridor,other side to where the duke and duchess were arguing

“I WAS ONLY LOOKING OUT FOR HER AS HER MOTHER! AND YOU KNOW THAT POWERS CAN BE ACTIVATED WHEN A PERSON IS PUT IN EITHER A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION OR SOMEONE CLOSE TO THEM WAS IN DANGER!” The duchess raised her voice. She was angry that her own husband would doubt her.

“SHE’S YOUR DAUGHTER FOR GOD’S SAKE! YOU CAN’T POISON HER!” The duke yelled back,enraged.

“Should you really eavesdrop on my parents?” Ophelia spoke to the maids who were standing near the corridor to eavesdrop.

‘I’m sorry my lady” The maids said in fear of being ratted out as they bowed their heads and left. Ophelia then walked closer to the corner to listen in on the conversation.

“What are you doing,sister?” A sweet voice called from behind,taking Ophelia by shock.

“I was just-” Ophelia answered.

“It’s not good to eavesdrop on our parents,lets go now” Aurelia said in a kind voice as she took her sister’s arm and walked ahead.

“It’s not your fault that mother and father are arguing,okay?” She said, patting her sister’s head. Ophelia was comforted. She heard the would she was dying to hear from someone.

“Yes” She smiled at her older sister and gave her a hug before entering the hall where Leo and Syon were waiting

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