"This is regrettable, but I think that we'll have to cut our time together shorter than I'd hoped. This matter is going to require my attention." Regina said with a long sigh.
The story being reported was already troubling enough, but behind everything that reached the public, there were always several secrets hidden within events like these.
As Azade's Chancellor, she needed to prepare for a public response and get to the bottom of what was going on. So as much as she did not want to part with Jasmine now that they were finally reconnecting, her position meant that she had to.
"We understand. And I want to apologize for running away nearly eight years ago. I should have tried to talk to you first instead and tried to reach a resolution like we did today. It was inconsiderate of me, and I should have considered how much it would hurt you. I let my fear take control of me." Jasmine said as her mother prepared to leave.
