"Don't say I didn't warn you. You can fall for anyone, but Matthew's wife is off-limits!" Caleb whispered to Cillian. He had found out that Lucy was still alive and about her ties to Matthew. He noticed his little brother's crush on Lucy. Even though their family, the Sullivans, were not daunted by Matthew, he and Lucy were married. Cillian was fixating on someone else's wife. If Lucy reciprocated Cillian's feelings and he stood a chance, Caleb might have supported Cillian in pursuing Lucy. After all, it was somewhat entertaining to see Matthew lose his composure. However, everyone knew Matthew adored his wife. Cillian longing for her was just setting himself up for disappointment.

Caleb had to step in and give his brother a reality check. Cillian got the message with a wry smile. He knew there was no hope with Lucy and had even decided to wish her well.

However, was it so wrong to steal just one more glance at her? Cillian sighed and finally gave in. "I understand."

Caleb did not push any further. The coronation ceremony was over, and it was time for the big party. Everyone came bringing gifts.

The folks in Charleston were celebrating the coronation and the queen's birthday all at once. Aside from the must-do ceremonies, the rest of the event was pretty laidback.

A towering nine-layer cake rolled into the room, marking the grand moment for the birthday star to make her entrance and slice the cake. Juliana glanced back, and Charlotte quickly stepped up.

the queen's birthday celebration. Charlotte had been looking at her mother with eager eyes, but after a brief pause, Juliana still turned to Lucy with a smile. "Velda, come

star tonight, and she nodded without hesitation. She passed her crown and scepter to the ceremony official

smile stiffened as

began to step back, feeling like the whole thing was a cruel

her at all as all their eyes were on Lucy. Even her own parents were

was the crown

for years, SQ why should Lucy just show up and take her place? Why should she? Before, at any

in those thoughts, Charlotte kept backing up until she bumped into the official holding the crown and scepter. "Crown Princess, watch out..." he said, quickly securing the crown with his arms

with concern, but to her, it felt like everyone was mocking her. She stared at the

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