"That will be all for me. I'll be returning to my chambers now," The princess elegantly stood up and excused herself from the room.
Although both Chelsea and Rose tried to convince her to stay for a few more minutes, still she was insistent on leaving.
It seems she's been trying to create a distance between us, even before now.
While I was telling them the stories I knew, she tried her best to not make eye contact with me.
I wonder why.
"Lord Ace, don't think too much about it," Chelsea said, noticing how I was lost in thought.
"Yes, you have nothing to worry about. The princess is just a bit shy towards you because of all the rumors circulating about you being the one most likely to have the princess' hand in marriage,"
"Rose is right. And by this time tomorrow, I can't wait to hear the official announcement of Lord Ace and Jasmine becoming the champions of the final tournament," Chelsea squealed while cupping her rosy cheeks.
