Oriana entered Arlan's chamber and found him standing by the window, an unusual calmness about him. As she gazed at him, she couldn't help but sense the loneliness that seemed to envelop him.
For a brief moment, Oriana found herself reminiscing about the Arlan who had been away from the kingdom, the one who had been playful and possessed the spirit of a free soul. However, upon his return, she couldn't help but perceive how he seemed burdened by endless worries.
Arlan had detected her presence in his chamber the moment the door creaked open, yet he didn't turn to acknowledge her. But he could not deny her presence and her scent around was enough to calm his unsettled mind.
"Greetings, Your Highness," she offered.
Receiving no response, Oriana proceeded to set a tray on the table before turning her gaze back to him. She understood why he seemed indifferent towards her.
"Your Highness, I wish to apologize for my mistake this morning," she admitted.
