Alex looked at Astrea in shock.
Only a handful of people knew this specific secret, and none of them would speak of it lightly to others.
And yet, the young lady beside him… was asking him whether he was the lost prince of the Aetherion Empire or not.
"Alex, you forgot to smile," Astrea said in a teasing tone before using her fingers to push the corners of Alex's lips up, forcing him to smile. "There. That's better."
The young man was not in the mood to appreciate this playful act. His mind was still reeling from shock.
Astrea didn't ask him to hurry and give her an answer. In fact, she looked quite amused after seeing Alex's reaction.
Finding him cute, she eased her boredom by squishing Alex's cheek and using her thumbs to push the corners of his lips up, forcing him to smile once more.
"W-Why are you suddenly asking me this question?" Alex asked after he had regained his composure.
