Chapter 89. Protection

Months had passed after River’s funeral, and the world returned to normal again.

But not for me.

I already stopped counting the days as I continued my usual routine. I managed to be saved from Hans’ obsession, but in exchange, I lost the love of my life.

I lost River.

And now, as I walked on the Montgomery mansion’s hallway, I noticed it was too big, but when River was here before, it felt more than enough for me.

Every corner of the place felt too big, too quiet, too full of memories that also hurt too much to hold onto.

“Seraphina…” I heard him call from the back of my mind.

His voice lingered in every hallway, and sometimes, I could see his presence in every corner.

And yet, he wasn’t there.

All of it was just an imagination.

“Your Highness,” Melanie called as soon as she went in front of me. She was holding some papers in her hand. “Your meeting starts in 20 mins. Other officials from the nearby nations were already wai