I looked in the direction she had disappeared, then at this cottage that had never truly been mine, and a quiet smile crossed my lips.

Tomorrow, I hope you have no regrets.

On the morning of the wedding, the Stephens residence was draped in crimson silk, every corner bursting with celebration. Lola stood shoulder to shoulder with Milton in her bridal gown, radiant in red.

The ceremony was about to begin when a voice rang out from beyond the gates: "His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, has arrived!"