"It has been a while since we last sat together like this. I'm so happy to see you all!" A dark-blue-haired young girl exclaimed a bright smile on her in desperation to lighten up the dark and heavy atmosphere hovering in the air.
The king sat at the end of the large table, while the queen was seated at the other edge. The crown prince and Princess Arisia were sitting across from each other, in the middle of the large dining table. The table was filled with luxurious foods, fruits, and desserts but the bitterness between the royal family remained.
King Valerian was unable to properly look at his queen who kept gazing at him, her eyes filled with contempt. It has been going on for the past decade, ever since King Valerian's illegitimate son, Lucian, appeared in their life.
"It has," Crown Prince Valen faintly nodded, unbothered by the atmosphere, unlike his younger sister who couldn't hide her unease.
