Chapter 15

Ehrlich and the mansion were Alicia's birthplace and home for the rest of her life. Though she paid Coulson several visits, they were all brief and fleeting.

Latty was taken aback; she couldn't believe Alicia, who'd never lived anywhere else, could leave her hometown without a trace of regret.

"I just want to get out of here as soon as possible. There are a lot of bad memories here."

She bit her lower lip and shut her eyes.

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(Flashback)

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A few years had passed since the first visit to the royal palace. Alicia was dragged back into the royal palace as a queen candidate. The Queen was completely behind her.

There are also several chances for her to meet Ivan, the boy king she once knew. He was, however, unusually cold to her. Alicia consoled herself by explaining that he had changed because he had matured into an adult. That sweet, little boy was only hiding behind a mask.

Alicia didn't realize he would never welcome her until she entered the palace. Their relat