Chapter 83 I'm The Authority Here

• Ederic finished his dinner early, retreating to his room and deliberately avoiding any interaction with Aaron. Despite Aaron's return to the country from his business trip, Ederic's behavior towards him had drastically changed in the two days since then.
• Aaron noticed the stark difference in Ederic's demeanor. The usually warm and quirky Ederic, who was often cheerful and playful, now seemed distant and aloof. This sudden change in behavior left Aaron both confused and concerned, wondering what could have transpired during his absence to cause such a drastic shift in their relationship.
• As Ederic lay on his bed, his heart felt heavy with an unspoken burden. He dared to steal a glance at Aaron, who appeared to be harboring anger and frustration towards him. Aaron had made attempts to engage in conversation with Ederic, but the younger man's avoidance had prevented any meaningful communication between them.