Gregory's POV
I look at Astrid. I know my wife was hiding her true feelings. I understand that she was deeply concerned about her second brother and the state of their kingdom.
Most of all, she's worried for her father. I cough. She looks at me. I look at her face and then at her body.
"The dress suits you as I expected. I hope you like it. I know it's different from your kingdom's clothes. Happy Valentine's, my wife," I stated.
She forces a smile and looks at the food. "Did you cook them? Did Elyse tell you that these are my favorite dishes?" Astrid asks.
I smiled and nodded. I rise and stand behind her chair. I embrace her from behind.
"It's okay. You can show me what you really feel. Don't force yourself to smile and act like you're not worried or anything. Astrid, I'm your husband. Lean on me, please?"
She turns her head and looks at me in the eyes. "Thank you, Gregory…" she says. Her smile became brighter.
