When the Crown Prince learned the cost, he felt terribly sorry.
Making the Crown Prince feel indebted to me in any way would pay off later. He was so upright and just that he couldn't stand owing anyone a debt.
Meanwhile, even as the Crown Prince was talking with me, his eyes were fixed on Lily. She was currently sandwiched between Hilda and Elisabeth, chattering away enthusiastically.
"Do you like Lily that much?"
The Crown Prince, apparently embarrassed, didn't answer my question and just turned red. It would be easy to mistake him for someone who fell head over heels at the drop of a hat, but the Crown Prince I knew wasn't the type to fall for just any woman.
"The moment I first saw Lily, I was reminded of that flower."
"I'm curious. Which flower?"
"Edelweiss. The angel's flower that descended from heaven."
