Chapter 6

It has been a few days since the grand ball. Isabella's normal life went back to how it was: a life of solitude, except for Phillips.

In the last few days, Phillips has been visiting Isabella in her courtyard. They enjoyed one conversation after another. They talked about politics, history, and other stuff that interested them.

It was morning, and Isabella had just finished her morning exercise. General Marcus trained her and the crown prince to strengthen their bodies.

"Sister Isabella," she could hear the voice of Williams, her brother. When she looked behind, she saw him running towards her heartily.

"Sister!" Williams launched himself at her.

He was much heavier than he used to be now, and Isabella nearly lost her balance trying to catch him.

"Sister, you haven't been visiting me in my courtyard," Williams said, crying. "I have missed you so much."

"Hush now, a crown prince must not show his tears to others," Isabella scolded him softly while wiping his tears away.

"But you are no