A dazed expression crossed his face before being replaced by a slight frown. "But your heel broke-"
"I will be fine, alright?" She caressed his cheek once more, knowing it was still the most effective way to make him agree, and it worked.
Meeting her gaze, he released a sigh and relented. Bending slightly, he helped her to her feet. Everyone watched as her bare feet touched the ground, their eyes widening yet again at the sight of the princess standing on her own two feet without the prince's support.
She then spoke, "I did not realise that staying inside my room for so long would ignite such rumours. As you can all see, my feet are perfectly fine."
Her eyes swept over everyone present, and she saw utter joy and relief spread across their faces. She smiled, sending another wave of heart arrows straight through their hearts.
