บท 90: Can't be immoral

As they stepped inside the dining room, she greeted the King before greeting Duke Maverick and Duchess Flora. 

Her gaze lingered on Duke Maverick a little longer as she noticed that his face was paler than before and his skin seemed to have shrunk, his eyes looked more hollow than the last time she saw him. 

Feeling her gaze on him, Duke Maverick tilted his head, ''Is everything alright, Little Lady?" He asked in a gentle tone with a concerned look in his eyes. 

Realizing how rude she was being, Esme averted her gaze and she nodded. 

While Duke Maverick and Duchess Flora were sitting to the King's left, Aleister and Esme sat on the chairs to the King's right. 

''Has Uncle not been feeling good lately?" Aleister asked as he took his gaze off the lady who was trying to keep a safe distance from him.

Esme sighed in relief inwardly when he averted his gaze from her but she felt his palm on hers under the table and she stiffened.