NovelEndChapter 0186 I glanced at James, who nodded slightly, always ready to help. The idea was starting to feel more real, more possible. If I could pull this off, it wouldn't just be a gift-it would be a memory. Something meaningful. Something perfect.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe three of us began making our way toward the tailor shop. As we walked, my mind started to wander again. It felt almost absurd to be focused on something as trivial as shopping for a gift-not just because my relationship with Alexander wasn't truly romantic, but because the looming presence of Amanda and David clung to my thoughts like a shadow.
Did I really have the luxury to focus on this while they were scheming, possibly plotting something far worse? It might have been a mistake to delay responding to Amanda's text message, but Alexander had assuredhe had it handled, and Elizabeth had promised to investigate. So, what else could I do? "Are you dwelling on unpleasant thoughts again?" Elizabeth asked, her voice breaking through my spiraling concerns.
"How can you tell?" "The look on your face," she replied, givinga knowing glance. "You look like you've just bitten into something sour." I sighed. "It's hard not to worry, even in the middle of such a great day." "Things are going to turn out fine," she said with quiet confidence. "You've got friends on your side-people who will make sure every precaution is taken. It's okay to let your guard down a little. You're not in this alone." My throat tightened at her words. She had no idea how much they meant to me, how deeply her words comforted me. I hadn't realized I needed to hear it.
Still, I hesitated. "I just don't want to let my guard down and risk something bad happening." Elizabeth nodded, her expression softening. “I understand," she said. Then, with a bright smile, she wrapped her arm around my shoulders and gavea reassuring squeeze. "But now is not the tfor that. Now is the tfor celebration and for planning happy occasions. And don't forget-you've got a date night to focus on, right? Everything else can wait for a little while." "How are you always able to look on the bright side?" I asked, genuinely impressed by her unshakable positivity. "It's simple," she said, her smile unwavering. “I'm always prepared for the worst-case scenario. So, if it happens, it's not as scary." "That's... a curious attitude," I admitted. Truthfully, though, I could see the logic. If you already had a plan for the worst, there was no point in dwelling on what might go wrong.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"It comes with the territory of being the king's daughter," she explained. “You always have to be ready for anything. If you don't learn how to deal with that without panicking, well... there's really no tleft for living." Her words hung in the air, offeringboth comfort and a lesson I wasn't sure I'd mastered yet. But in that moment, I resolved to try.
I'd managed to make things work in the original timeline. I wasn't happy as the Luna Queen, but I had done my job well. Maybe this taround, I could balance being a leader and being happy with my life.
Before I could respond, my phone buzzed insistently, the familiar ringtone cutting through the air. A he cutting smile tugged at my lips before I could stop it—I recognized it immediately as Alexander's. 1/2 Chapter 0186 +25 BONUS
My heart fluttered, a small thrill rushing throughat the thought of hearing his voice again. I quietlym scolded myself for the reaction, mentally chastising the ridiculous crush that refused to loosen its grip. I had to get a handle on this. But despite my internal reprimand, the warmth in my heart was stubborn.
Taking a steadying breath, I slipped my phone from my pocket and m answered, doing my best to sound composed.
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