As they walked, the farm hand, enthusiastically ignored the ambiguous atmosphere between the crown prince and princess and he continued to explain the intricate process of coffee cultivation, from the planting of seeds to the roasting of beans.
The prince listened with genuine interest, if it was something that could help Eldoria develop, he wanted to know more.
At one point, the farm hand offered them each a small basket to participate in the coffee cherry harvest. Roland had never personally participated in any farming activity but he willingly joined the other workers.
With a playful smile, he reached for a particularly ripe cherry but accidentally brushed Sigrid's hand. Their eyes met, and for a moment, the world around them faded into the background.
A spark of recognition and a whisper of attraction danced between them, although neither spoke of it.