King Georg, who typically paid little attention to dinner table dynamics, suddenly raised his voice.
"Emma, we should avoid discussing her. It's unpleasant," he interjected firmly.
It was evident that the king's comment wasn't born out of affection for Lady Runa, but rather a desire to sidestep complicated matters. His health had been deteriorating, and he was burdened by profound stress.
Death was a looming fear for him, but he was equally concerned about Elke, his most beloved daughter.
Among his children, Elke had always been the bright spot and source of joy in his life.
Eleanor often lived in her own world, making it difficult for him to connect with her, while Elisa's quiet demeanor didn't bring much liveliness to the palace.
Despite Queen Emma's persistent efforts to foster a closer bond between Henrie and the king in the interest of his leadership education, King Georg found it challenging to manage Henrie's rebellious streak.
