Chapter 284

Carter's POV 

"That's when I made the decision to leave my old close friend and follow my dreams of becoming a singer." I pause for a moment, recalling the turning point in my life. 

"So, you left everything behind to pursue your music career?" Carla's eyes widened in surprise. 

"Yes," I say with a hint of nostalgia. "I believed in following my heart and creating my own path. Little did I know that my journey would lead me back to the old close friend one day."

"But why didn't your family reach out to you? Didn't they want you back?" Carla's curiosity doesn't wane. 

"I believe it was a combination of factors. The royal family has a long-standing tradition of keeping the identity of the heir a secret, even from the heir themselves until the right time. They wanted to protect me from the pressures and expectations that come with royalty. However, I do wish they had found a way to let me know that I was loved and missed