Young Bride in a Lightning Marriage: Never Tired of Mr. Leon's Love

"I can't decide for you, Charlotte. I'd only be in your way if I stopped you from going," Lucy said with a smile, leaving Charlotte speechless and at a loss for words.

Just then, a helper came with a message. "Your Majesty, all the guests have arrived, and the king is asking if you're ready to escort the princess."

"Tell the king we'll be there soon," Juliana instructed, and the helper left. She then turned to them and said, "Enough, enough. We can talk about this after tonight. Charlotte, go change your clothes. Don't make your father anxious."

That meant Charlotte was going to the dance. She beamed with happiness, nodding eagerly.

Once Charlotte left to get dressed, Juliana looked at Lucy with a guilty expression. Lucy gave a reassuring smile and said quickly, "Mom, don't feel bad. It's important for Charlotte to be there. I get it." "Velda, you really are my good child!" Juliana was touched and hugged Lucy gently.

The coronation ceremony of the royal princess was a grand affair, with all the nobles and ministers from Charleston, as well as envoys from many lands, coming to bear witness.

The star of the show had not arrived yet, and the king was busy hosting the seasoned nobility in the grand hall. Old friends were catching up with each other.

Matthew was itching to visit Lucy in her private quarters, but Charleston's strict rules barred him from entering.

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