Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Everyone's jaws dropped in astonishment. Everyone except Liam was seeing Yuliana's crown for the first time.

Even if they were already well-acquainted, it remained a fact that the crown was a symbol of royal lineage. How could it be gifted to someone else just like that? "Ah! Ah!" Lauren's cheeks burned crimson. She waved her hands repeatedly to decline. Flattered as she was, the thought of even touching the crown terrified her.

"This is far too valuable a gift, Your Highness." Jasper stepped forward and gently turned Yuliana down. "Lauren is incredibly grateful for your kindness, but perhaps you should-" "It's none of your business to whom I want to give it!" Yuliana interrupted, her chin jutting out defiantly.

She then cast him a haughty sidelong glance. "Besides, this is a reward from me. Who would dare to turndown?" Jasper was speechless. He wondered if he was becoming more advanced in years that he was making others annoyed with his words.

Colene clicked her tongue, muttering, "Why is the princess putting on a show here? It's the modern era. Plus, she's not a princess from the Regency era. Why is she giving a reward?" "Don't say that, Colene." Miley tugged at Colene's arm. With a gentle gaze, she smiled and said, "Princess Yuliana is the only daughter to His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness. It's no surprise that they brought her up with lots of love and care.

for her to be a little more demanding. But Princess Yuliana is a good person. She's innocent and kind. Otherwise, she wouldn't becfriends with me, nor would she have..." Miley trailed

on Yuliana's face the

her as despicable. "It's too embarrassing to take back something I've already given. It's a disgrace to the royal family!" Rose and Tatiana couldn't hold back their laughter. Alyssa was the only one helplessly shaking her

oman simplicity, wore only a white veil on her wedding day. But a closer revealed delicate, embroidered roses a testament to Tati month-long labor of love and her wedding gift to Lauren. With a solemn expression, Yuliana lifted the crown, placing it gently upon Lauren's head like a coronation. The glistening diamonds, juxtaposed against the soft veil, accentuated Lauren's

as she

to say thank you? No worries, I understand." Yuliana held Lauren's hands in hers. Choking back on her tears, she said, "I've heard about your story even when I was in Kontina. I know it wasn't easy for you both to reacet this point. Your love for each other persevered through hardship, making your happiness all the more precious and worth beholding for the rest of your life. Don't you think so?" Her eyes welled up. "As a princess, I have everything within my reach. Yet, your relationship with

standing there a moment ago.

loneliness washed over Yuliana. She'd finally found her happiness, and the thought of living with regret-of letting him slip away, was unbearable. With Jasper by her side, Lauren