As soon as Alex exited the carriage, and while he helped Anika and Wenammy get out, he noticed a few disguised smiles on the Nobles and their wives and a mocking smile from Viscount Tom and the King. The Princess looked puzzled, probably wondering what happened during the voyage.
As soon as Alex joined the group of Nobles, the King said, “If anyone had any doubts about why these beautiful women are with you, after hearing Miss Pearl and looking at your troubled face, I suppose no one doubts anymore. I guess congratulations are in order, or is it still too soon, considering how carefully you act in matters of the heart?”
“I... I mean, it’s too soon, my King. We need to get to know each other a little more.”
As they walked up the stairs, the King asked with a big smile, “That means you st
