The royal family always knew how to hide the relationship their son had with you since you were not part of the royalty, you were simply part of the townspeople.

You sneaked out with him to chat as you always did but in an oversight people noticed the prince and started chasing him to the point of hurting you.

People had thrown some stones and even sticks at you out of envy.

"I'll make sure it doesn't happen again, don't worry." He said as he lifted you into the palace carriage.