"As for her coming back, hah, she doesn't stand a chance. The only thing that could prove her identity is now in the Queen's hands. Without it, she can't prove that she's the real princess! Besides, Queen Julia of Y Country isn't someone she can just meet when she pleases."
Barbara pondered for a moment, seeming to understand something, so she flashed a content smile. If that was the case, then she had no more worries. Her life of a royal family member wouldn't be shattered.
So many years had passed, and everyone's lives were on track, so the Queen's biological daughter’s return would only throw everyone off balance.
That woman must have gotten used to a civilian life by now, and she herself had grown accustomed to her luxurious princess life. It was all good.
Barbara thought, maybe that woman didn't want to return after all these years, probably the same as her.
Barbara walked towards Queen Julia with a smile. She didn't mean any disrespect to her grandmother.
"Granny!" Becky called out brightly. A glint flashed in Queen Julia's eyes as she discreetly handed a pair of bracelets to Lea next to her. She retracted her tears, replacing them with a smile as she watched Becky approach.
Becky, still young, exuded a sense of arrogance, like a spoiled princess. Sometimes she would tell Ava to keep a close eye on Becky, but her personality remained unchanged.
Becky was eloquent and was always able to say things that pleased the Queen. In her old age, Queen Julia found life full of vitality when she looked at these young people. She thought that kids at this age should be lively and cheerful, hence she doted on Becky. Moreover, Becky and Barbara's father had been away for years, showing little concern for them, which was truly disheartening.
All in all, these two girls weren't often with Queen Julia, so she had no reason to nitpick this young girl.
After all, they indeed had the demeanor of princesses, and that was enough.
But if they were her biological granddaughters, she would dote on them with all her might.
"Such a big girl, yet so noisy."
Becky linked arms with Queen Julia. "Because I take after you."
Julia chuckled softly, patting her hand. "You're such a chatterbox. You've said all the sweet words."
Barbara also approached, looking at Julia with a smile. "Granny."
Julia nodded, and teased Becky, "Look at your sister Barbara, only two years older than you, but so much more mature."
Becky looked a bit unhappy. "I don't care, you have to like me more. No, I'm two years younger than Barbara, so you should like me even more."
Queen Julia laughed at Becky's words. In fact, she favored Becky more than Barbara.
Barbara was too mature, and not good with words, but her behavior was poised and elegant. Although she appeared calm, she seemed cunning to Julia. If this cunningness was used for self-protection, that was acceptable, but if it was used to harm others...
Julia suppressed these feelings deep inside her, observing the two young girls on either side of her with a smile, her heart filled with mixed emotions. If her own daughter was still alive, would she have also had a lively daughter like them?
Ava stood not far away, watching the two perfect daughters making Julia smile from ear to ear. She couldn't help but feel proud and relieved.
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