Chapter 23: Tears

Princess Victoria's heart felt heavy as she made her way back to the kingdom of Maxoria. Tears streamed down her face, each drop a reflection of her shattered hopes and dreams. She couldn't help but question whether Lady Elizabeth's sudden appearance in Prince Alexander's chambers had played a part in his change of heart regarding their marriage.

No one might marry her if the prince failed to. Every other gentle man in the east would think that there is something lacking in her ,thus why the prince choose a lady over her. She had been groomed for him for years and her whole life and hope had been tied to him , believing that she was to be his princess and future queen.

The journey back seemed endless, the roads stretching out before her like an endless reminder of her disappointment. She recalled the past few days when she and Prince Alexander had shared laughter and affection, the moments they had spent talking about a future together. But now, it all felt like a distant memory, fad