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

Hearing Charlotte's words, the ceremony officer felt a warm glow in his heart and quickly said, "Oh no, Your Highness. Don't worry, the crown is perfectly fine."

"Really? Are you taking the crown to the back room?" Charlotte asked with a smile. The officer did not think twice and nodded.

"Yes, Crown Princess."

"Alright then, be careful with it. That crown is my sister's, and we wouldn't want any sneaky thief getting their hands on it."

Charlotte seemed to be hinting at something, but the officer just thought she was looking out for him and chuckled. "You're funny, Your Highness. There are no thieves in the palace." "Of course, you're right. Off you go, then."

Charlotte waved her hand, and the officer bowed and left. The crowd around them kept up their lively chatter.

Charlotte glanced around. Seeing no one was watching, she followed the officer toward the back room.

Juliana and Lucy held the knife together and made a ceremonial cut in the cake, marking the end of the ritual.

"Happy birthday to the queen! Wishing you bountiful blessings..."

was taken away to be cut into pieces and shared with the people outside. Everyone hoped to get a piece to join in the happiness, though it was unclear if there would be enough

the first

I've prepared these birthday and coronation gifts just for you and Princess Velda. They're simple, but I hope

lid of the boxes, revealing an ivory comb in one and a smooth, shiny pearl as big as

for you, Your Majesty. And this pearl is for you, Princess Lucy. Where you

a

about being the apple

eye. You're just that for

king and queen."

adored the

look down on these gifts? Anna, you're always so sweet. Oh dear, I'm so tempted to have you join our family as my daughter-in-law," Juliana chuckled,

beamed. "Of

hit, and everyone else was excited to give theirs

it would take until morning

of ceremonies made a list to keep track. He planned to go

twice the value of the gifts in