Chapter 267 - The Village by the Border (2) (1/2)

I was so happy seeing Tricia that I cried in happiness. While eating breakfast, I asked Tricia how her past two years was. We were apart for so long that many has happened.

Tricia told me that after I was kidnapped, Regaleon asked her if she want to go to Grandcrest with them. She agreed, knowing that Regaleon would do everything in his power to get me back. She believed with all her heart that I will get back to Grandcrest, and that she waited these past two years ready to serve me when I get back. I was happy with Tricia's devotion towards me.

”I never lost hope that you will return to us your highness.” Tricia said while wiping her tears. ”I believed that his majesty would get you back, and here you are now.”

”Oh Tricia, I am so happy to reunite with you again.” I said with having wiped my own tears. ”I am just sad that your youthful years are spent waiting for me. But do not worry, I am sure that you will still find a suitable husband. You are still of marriageable age. I can help find a suitable partner if that's alright with you.”

Tricia who was older than me by a year should have been married, or at least dating someone. Tricia was now included in the lower class nobility. As I recall, her father was given a baron title just before I was abducted. Her father is Grandpa Robert's loyal lieutenant under him and was recently given a baron's title as a reward for his long years of service and accomplishments.

'That just means I can find a suitable partner for her from nobility.' I thought. 'But that is if she still doesn't have someone that caught her eye yet.'

”Y-Your highness…” Tricia was surprised with my proposal to matchmake her. ”I-I still don't have such plans as of now. I still want to serve you, your highness.” She was stuttering and seemed shy.

I looked closely at Tricia's blushing face. It looks like she has already someone in her mind, or rather in her heart. I can see her eyes take stolen glances at one direction. I traced her line of vision and saw William at the end of her line of sight.

'Oh my. Has Tricia fallen for William?' I smiled with the thought. 'Maybe the two had become close when they were in Grandcrest.'

William and Tricia came to Grandcrest with Regaleon. Both of them were in a foreign land because of my abduction. With the two of them the only Alvannians that knew each other, I guess they became close to one another.

Knowing that Tricia has developed feelings for William, I am sure to give her my full support. I would try my best to at least let this feeling blossom.

'I just hope that William will open his heart.' I sighed internally.

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After breakfast, Regaleon pulled me out of the house. He was grinning so much as if he was a child excited to go out. The others were by the door looking at us go.

”L-Leon, slow down a bit.” I felt a little shy knowing that many eyes are staring at us.

”No need to be shy Lili, they know that we are a loving couple.” Regaleon said with a grin. He quickly scooped me up into his arms that made me shriek.

”Eeekkk…” I felt my body hoisted up in an instant. I quickly encircled my arms on around Regaleon's neck to get balance.

”Hahaha…” Regaleon chuckled boyishly that I felt more embarrassed. ”Do not worry Lili. I won't let you fall.”

*whistle*

Midnight came galloping and stopped in front us. Regaleon gently placed me on top of Midnight and he came up next.

”Be careful on your stroll.” Mother said while waving her hand. ”Take care of her your majesty.”

”Of course, mother in law. We will come back before the sun sets.” Regaleon said with a smile. He kicked Midnight lightly and we started to move on a slow pace.