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Chapter 82: Start with Baby Steps

Author: Yom
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-06-01 20:31:52
ADRIAN'S POV

Over the next few weeks, Kaja became like a big sister, my friend. She helped me navigate the strange new world I found myself in, with the media and the pressure to step into a role that didn't belong to me. We spent hours talking, exploring the city, and laughing. I found myself opening up to her in ways I had with Damien.

One evening, we were sitting by the harbor, watching the sunset paint the sky in hues of orange and pink. Kaja turned to me, her eyes shining.

"I have some news," she said. "I contacted Prince Adrian's mother, the Queen."

My heart skipped a beat. "What did she say?"

"She wants to meet you."

I stared at her, speechless.

"She wants to see for herself who you are," Kaja continued. "She says she only sees her son when she closes her eyes."

"I don't know what to do," I said, panic rising in my chest.

"Do what feels right," Kaja said, squeezing my hand. "Be yourself. That's all you can do."

The night I met the Queen was one of the most surreal expe
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