[Lovebite]

Adeline grit her teeth though she didn't lose her temper with her husband as they were still accompanied by the entire nobel community. She pursed her lips only slightly, then turned to face most of the crowd, moving through it towards the stairs and stepping up them carefully. Still, with glass in hand she had taken a piece of silverware from one of the tables and now tapped it against the glass, gaining the attention of most of the crowd for a moment then all. As she looked over their faces and looked solemn for the first time that night,"Everyone, thank you for coming... It was really a pleasure to speak with all of you and receive your congratulations. Though I must mention something at this moment."He glanced to where she thought her husband would have followed her,"My husband doesn't know this either so it's a surprise for all."She took a breath,"I-I am...unable to have children...barren as stone..."There were whispers and she suddenly smiled through the thick atmosphere,"Although, my husband seemingly is not."She laughed bitterly, raising her glass in his direction,"So congratulations to both of us, I suppose we will be receiving a little bundle of joy soon enough to raise as our own."She looked sick and joyful all at once as she then took a gulp of her champagne,"Cheers!"The woman looked over their shocked faces and clapped her hands together,"Come on, it's something to celebrate! Start the band!"