Because your mother died at birth and your father left- Zeke along with other soldiers immediately tried to imprint there personality off onto you but Zeke was there for a different reason or at least more than just one reason and over the years as you grew up- Zeke basically became your guardian and you were like his little side kick- (LMAO Reiner is always so jealous of Zeke for having you as a sidekick) Zeke was actually a restorationist of Eldia and was planning on assasiating every Marlien except his team and you- before his attack he wanted you to get to a safe distance before he transforms into his titan form- he walked up to you

"Hey there- so tonight is pretty bright eh? Go up in the watch tower and do some star gazing okay?"