Lucy almost threw up the water she was drinking.

Theodore had always been authoritative and stern in public, but whenever he faced Lucy, there was a child-like side to him. Lucy often did not know how to react when he was that way.

"Don't worry, Theodore. I'll make sure to keep my promise. I'll make sure to visit often. This is my home, after all! All my loved ones are here."

The atmosphere between them was warm and loving, and the maids could not bear to interrupt them.

However, someone dropped by to spoil that atmosphere.

Charlotte appeared in front of them while holding on to her heavy skirt.

She had been having a good time eating and playing around upstairs in the palace when she found out from her maid that Lucy was back and spending a nice time with Theodore. Charlotte could not take it and she decided to see Lucy as well. Charlotte felt pressured even when Lucy was not around.

Her parents would always mention her during conversation and even Theodore was the same.

This upset Charlotte greatly.

their eyes, the one and only precious yet elegant princess. Lucy's appearance had

did not deserve that. What right does Lucy have to take everything away from her? Charlotte was the one who had grown up in this grand and extravagant palace. Everyone's life circled around

They would mention Lucy while working in the kitchen,

a thorn in Charlotte's heart that could

had put on a vintage imperial princess dress

Juliana had custom-made this

dress had her favorite pinkish, white lace sewn under the skirt. She looked like a retro beauty who had just walked out of a painting when she put on the

had an air of noble elegance that Lucy could never compare to. Even if Lucy put on the same dress, she would

Charlotte did not dare to say it out loud. She did not want anyone to

me in my room? Are you distancing yourself from

not because Lucy

because Charlotte harbored

aware of.

turn a

talk about

Lucy and

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