Queen Mabel understood the meaning behind his words. She lowered herself onto the couch, placing her hands gently on her lap with a composed face.
"I was testing Amelie. I wanted to see if she would leave you or not," she said calmly.
Gabriel let out a short, bitter laugh and took the seat across from her.
"Testing? You tried to kidnap her, Mother. Later, you asked her to leave the wedding. Sometimes I really wonder how you justify your actions so effortlessly."
A servant entered with a tray and placed a glass of water on the table between them. With a silent bow, she exited, leaving them alone in the heavy silence.
