No matter how many times the Prince apologized, Xyriel remained unresponsive and kept the door closed.
"Please, Xyriel! Open the door!" Prince Leonardo shouted once more.
Sofia, growing increasingly concerned, sensed that something troubling had occurred due to the Prince's profuse apologies.
Worried about potential eavesdropping and gossip, she stepped forward and gently held the Prince's shoulder, attempting to dissuade him. "Prince Leonardo, p-please stop. Duke Xyriel may simply be resting now. You can resolve your differences tomorrow when both of you have had a chance to rest," Sofia stuttered.
Prince Leonardo glanced at Sofia, conflicted. "But—"
"What is the meaning of this?"
At that moment, Duke Arthur's voice boomed, surprising them all as he appeared seemingly out of nowhere.
Sofia then lets go of the Prince, bowing down respectfully at Duke Arthur.
"Duke!" the Prince exclaimed, taken aback.
"What is happening, Prince Leon?" Duke Arthur inquired, puzzled.
