Aldric had some difficulty acting after being addressed by her.
She clearly asked him to come.
In front of so many people, this was a bit difficult for him, but if he didn't come, he would look like he was maintaining an image in front of so many people.
They'll wonder why he's keeping an image? Was he embarrassed to be seen by people with a middle-aged woman as a young man?
First, he doesn't want any strange looks from people.
He wanted others to see their relationship as a casual acquaintance or if necessary a family.
Thinking about that, he took a step towards her with an expression as if he had no worries at all.
"Lady Anna, I would like to take a bath first," he said when he arrived near her.
His tone was not soft but it was not audible to anyone because there were no people around Anna.
Only if he spoke loudly like when Anna called out to him, only then would others hear.