Chapter 223

[Isabella’s POV]

We have just come back from our visit in Duke Monroe’s’ estate. The sun was just setting in the horizon when we got off our carriage.

"Big sis, I will be retiring for the night." Elsa curtsied and walked away after we have come inside the palace.

"The little princess has to carry a huge burden on her small back." Bob murmured to me while looking at the departing Elsa.

"I admire her strength." I said while also looking at Elsa departing. "When I was her age, I was still a coward and didn’t know what to do." I sighed remembering my past.

"But you have grown into a strong and independent woman now." Philips who was by my side said to me.

"It is thanks to all of you and all my friends that I became strong." I smiled at him. "I will be going to my mother’s quarters. Bob, please inform the kitchen that I will be eating my dinner there with my mother."

"Of course your highness." Bob bowed and left to do as I have ordered him.

"After escorting me to my mother’s room, y