"You said you don't feel like having a meal and made me eat alone. But then you ordered your food to your chamber." Vesta explained.
Asterion now understood what she was talking about.
"I didn't have any food. It was brought for the Royal physician." Asterion was brief with his explanation, not wanting to share details.
Vesta just nodded but didn't reply. Though this might be the thing this one time. But she could clearly see how Asterion behaved with her. Even though she was allowed to stay in his palace, he never paid attention to her and would only come up for some formal small talks.
"Vesta, it is not like what you are thinking. But I lost my wife barely a month ago. If my servants or others saw me enjoying my time with you, won't this affect my image negatively. It's not like I don't want to spend time with you, but I can't because this directly affects my position as the Crown Prince." Asterion said in a controlled voice, as if he was suffering as well.
