Digging Deeper

It had already been a few hours since Everard broke the expensive vase that was in his new study. The glass that contained the fruit juice was empty, while the plate of fruit salad hadn’t been touched yet.

When Jerome came around to check up on the new King, he was disappointed to see the untouched plate. And he was saddened to see the King still buried in the papers and files.

But he was at least happy that the King had now taken refuge in working tirelessly rather than drowning himself in alcohol to forget his pain and loneliness.

Still, working without even eating and drinking was a bit too excessive.

Thus, in an attempt to make the King move from his seat and give rest to his eyes as well as his mind, Jerome asked the King, “Your Majesty, I have set up your lunch in the garden. Why don’t you take a short lunch break and then get back to your work again?”

Everard was so focused on the file that he was holding that he didn’t hear a word that Jerome said to him.