Liam lowered his eyes, slowly clenching his fists as if trying to grasp the warmth that was gradually slipping away. "I hope you can find someone who can prioritize and love you with his life. It''s not worth it for you to love someone like me."


    Yuliana cried as she ran through the hallway in the fortress. When exhaustion finally imed her, she slumped against a wall, her breathsing in ragged gasps.


    She looked like a child who the entire world had just abandoned.


    Some time passed before a figure stood before her and then lowered itself until meeting Yuliana''s eyes.


    "Oh, someone''s crying. I thought a ghost might be haunting the fortress," Alyssa said gently with a twinkle in her eye.


    Yuliana lifted her swollen eyes, choked on a sob, and eximed, "Yes... I''m a ghost... but I''m also the prettiest ghost you''ll ever find!"


    "You''re right! You''re absolutely right. You''re the prettiest princess in the whole world."


    Alyssa coaxed her tenderly. To distract Yuliana from her sadness, she even tried to scare her. She asked, "Why are you crying here in the dead of the night instead of sleeping in your bed? Aren''t you afraid of actually attracting ghosts? I heard that centuries-old fortresses like this one can be quite haunted..."


    Yuliana was timid. She screamed and leaped into Alyssa''s arms in fright. Her petite frame was soft and warm, making her very snuggly.


    Liam, ever the modest one, had surprised Alyssa. After two trips to Kontina, he had managed to conquer the princess'' heart. He had actually robbed the cradle!


    Alyssa understood Yuliana''s tearful breakdown. As a child of privilege, Yuliana was used to having her every whim fulfilled. Yet, here she was, facing her first rejection. Moreover, it was from Liam.


    Alyssa''s thoughts raced. She couldn''t help but pull a crying Yuliana tighter into her arms. All of a sudden, she was reminded of her past self.


    Winston, her father, was the wealthiest man in Belbanks. He was an uncrowned king who helped to increase Belbanks'' GDP and provide many residents of Belbanks with job opportunities. Whenever she went out with Winston when she was young, everyone called her "princess".


    She was the princess within the Taylor family and someone who grew up very well-loved. Yet, the greatest turmoil she had ever been through was granted to her by the love of her life.


    Fortunately, she persevered and ended up getting the happiness that she desired.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    Yuliana seemed to be walking the same path.


    As a family member, Alyssa wished Liam could have his own happiness. She could also tell that Yuliana really fancied him a lot.


    However, the weight of Jennifer''s mysterious past and Winston''s adamant objection forced Liam to make the most brutal decision there was. "There, there. Don''t cry. Let me take you back to your room." Alyssa let out a long sigh. She felt terrible.


    "I... I''m afraid to go back..."


    Yuliana rubbed her eyes. She grumbled softly, "It''s all your fault... You said that there are ghosts. I''m scared now. I''m most afraid of ghosts."


    Alyssa patted Yuliana''s trembling back gently. "If you don''t mind, would you like toe and sleep with me tonight, Your Highness?" "Okay... I will allow that." Yuliana sniffled. The tip of her nose was red.


    Due to pce rules, she had to sleep independently since she was young. Honestly, she was a little afraid of sharing a bed with someone else But with Alyssa, she felt a sense of security, as if she were her own family. Within the royal family''s strict pce rules, this was a precious feeling to have.


    A soft chuckle escaped Alyssa''s lips. She wrapped her arms around Yuliana''s shoulders and began walking slowly. Suddenly, her phone buzzed in her coat pocket. She took it out for a quick look and saw that it was a message from Liam, The message read, "Please look after Yules tonight, Lyse."


    Alyssa whipped her head around, catching a glimpse of a tall figure standing alone at the end of the dark hallway.


    It was Liam. It seemed like he had been standing there for a long while.


    Alyssa turned around. Without Yuliana noticing, she raised her hand in the air and gestured, "Okay."