-Andre- “How did you recognize me?” I questioned Adela when our hug ended. “My appearance…” My hair, my eyes… I’m the same yet something different altogether. “I’ve known you since before you were born,” Adela replied, her voice trembling with emotion. “I was the first to know your mother was pregnant.” Tears welled up in her eyes and mine. “That is why… I’m so sorry… I hid things from you and your father. King Eleazar fired me because of that and now… you-you might never forgive me… but I swear…” The words were choking in her throat. It was difficult for Adela to tell me. I can understand that now. I hugged my old friend again. “You don’t need to tell me.” Adela is stressing over the past… A story that wasn’t hers. I’m glad Blanche told me, giving me time to process things. And n

