“I have been suffering... And alone. And believing I am a failure as a wife and as a Queen.” she spoke. Finally admitting the burden that she is keeping for some time now. “Because you stay from me as though I am a disease.” she said and looked you in the eyes.

Confused and hurt. “And then today, it suddenly occurred to me that perhaps there is another reason... A better reason.” she said to maintain composure in this situation, or to mainly assure herself.

“Perhaps you stay away from me because you care for me. Perhaps you stay away because you... love me.” she said quietly as she continued staring at you. She seems to be finding answers in your eyes. “Do you love me?”

Finally asked it. She has been meaning to ask you that ever since you started distancing yourself from her, she wanted to know if you truly love her in this marriage.