Chapter 26

Chapter 26: In Hopes for his Happiness

Leticia smiled as her eyes reflected the calmness of the setting. "I find this place very peaceful. It's a perfect spot for sharing stories, don't you think?"

Isabel nodded respectfully. "Yes, Your Highness. It is indeed."

"Please, call me Leticia," she reminded Isabel with a gentle smile. "I want us to speak as friends, not as a princess and a maid."

Isabel hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Alright, Leticia."

Leticia leaned back, her gaze drifting over the pond's surface. "My time overseas was both challenging and enlightening. I studied medicine in a bustling city far from here. It was a place where people from all walks of life came together, sharing their knowledge and experiences."

Isabel listened intently, captivated by Leticia's words. "It must have been quite different from life here in the palace."

"It was," Leticia agreed. "Back there, I was just another student, not a princess. I had to earn my place among my peers through hard w