He was either doing that or attending meetings and visits. His reasoning is very reasonable. She groaned and stopped mid-sentence. Even though I'm not very close to him, I feel terrible for him since he's been a burdened King who hasn't had much pleasure. "It seems that her remarks had a greater impact on Ella, as she shed a few tears.

Everything the King was feeling, from his grumpiness to his pain, was the consequence of his precarious situation. Poor King.... She lowered her head and wiped away a tear.

"I wish there was anything I could do to assist" echoed through the room. The moment she let the words...