A Mother's Concern

Later that day, while Philippa was deep in conversation with Abu, another scene unfolded in the chamber where Baldwin found himself preoccupied with thoughts of his queen. The room, adorned with gold and old relics that whispered tales of history, became a sanctuary where his emotions could unfurl without the scrutiny of courtly eyes.

Seated by a grand desk, maps and documents scattered before him, Baldwin's mind was far from the weighty matters that demanded his attention. Instead, it was consumed by the enigma that had woven itself between him and Philippa.

His heart weighed heavy with a mixture of longing and uncertainty, Each day, he wrestled with the decision to stay away from her, a decision driven by both his affection and a sense of duty.