The morning sun spilled across the ornate dining hall in the Adam's Chamber.
Rhynera, Adam, and Serena sat at the long table. Rhynera watched how Serena and Adam acted lovingly but just ignored her and ate her food.
She then reached for a dish, her hand hovering, but before she could take it, Serena quickly picked it, taking it away from her reach.
Mia, Rhynera's maid, stepped forward hesitantly. "Lady Serena… my lady was about to have that. Can you please pass it back?"
Serena's lips curled into a short smile.
"Adam." she called, "Isn't it disrespectful that you allow her to act like this?"
Rhynera inhaled deeply, steadying herself. "Serena," she spoke up slowly, her voice icy yet calm.
"I understand that you are close to my husband. I have tolerated your presence far longer than necessary. Don't you think your stay has long since overstayed its welcome?"
Serena gasped, glancing back at Adam, perhaps expecting him to intervene.
