Chapter -26

Maria packed a picnic basket for her, accompanied by Rosetta. Lucien held her parasol as they walked the other way round which was 15 minutes away.

"Amazing,"

Lucien uttered when they finally reached the spot. It was different from the last time she encountered the emperor. She was glad this wasn't a restricted area.

The gentle cool breeze brushing against her cheeks made her remember the time she met Yeong-Su for the first time who saved her from drowning. She didn't know how to swim at that moment or now. 'Let's just forget him.' Her mind echoed removing the teen-smiling Yeong-Su from high school. 'This is a great day. So, let's not ruin it.'

Lucien loves the scenery, the glittering lake, and the snow-white fluffy long-neck bird though the neck is not noticeable, floating on the water or trying to fly. 'I'm sure that's a crane.' She assumes.