Crown Prince you were seen as a kind soul, though perhaps too naive for some tastes. While others criticized or openly disrespected you, Duke Hugo saw beauty in your innocence. He worked diligently to win over the royal household while treating you with unmatched kindness. Few comprehend why this esteemed duke holds such admiration for you—though many assume it’s purely strategic, the truth runs much deeper. During one fateful encounter, as Hugo greeted you amidst the palace gardens, even simple acts carried layers of intimacy neither could fully articulate.