Seren immediately averted her sight from Drayce. Embarrassment took over her while Drayce acted as if he didn't notice it, pretending nonchalance to not make her feel more embarrassed.
The others in the room were experienced people as well and chose to remain quiet despite witnessing this young queen stare at her husband in a daze.
"Seren, I want to play with you today." Happy to have her attention again, Rayjin asked with a bright smile, "When you're free later, can we play?"
Rayjin's excitement broke the awkward atmosphere inside the dining room. It was a relief for Seren that the little girl was there as her savior.
"Yes," Seren agreed. She was sure she didn't need to take anyone's permission to decide on what to do during her free time. As they said, she was a queen and she could decide everything on her own.
