THE KING'S POSSESSION

Chapter 111

Chapter 111: A child's plea

And so in the months that followed, Isabel remained true to her word. She had finally let Tristan go, though not completely, for she could not easily dismiss the deep feelings she had developed for the man who had saved her. Life continued to move forward, and with it, the fates of those around her began to shift.

Lucian who was once a formidable force in the empire, was dethroned and reduced to the title of Viscount. The once-proud Montebello kingdom found itself under new leadership after the council deemed Leticia unfit to rule, her descent into violence and madness making her unworthy of the throne. The kingdom's new ruler, handpicked for their wisdom and strength, sought to restore peace and stability to the fractured land.

Victoria, who had suffered in the dark cells of the palace, was finally freed and was reunited with her son Julian only to face the consequences. But the West King, Victoria's father, could not bear the thought of his daughter suffering any longer. When he learned of all she had endured, his heart softened, and he made the difficult decision to bring her back to her homeland, offering her the care and support she needed to heal.

This left Lucian alone in his new, diminished estate, a man who had once wielded great power now isolated in his own land.

As for Isabel, she found herself living her new life. The love she had felt for Tristan remained a part of her, a quiet ache that lingered in her heart. But she knew that she had made the right decision in letting him go, allowing both of them the chance to seek their own paths to happiness.

Isabel's days were filled with the duties and the joys of motherhood. Her son, Liam, grew more each day under her watchful eye. The empire began to heal from the wounds of the past, and Isabel, too, found herself slowly healing, her heart mending with each passing day. She held onto hope for the future, for herself and for her son.

Isabel's days were filled with the duties and the simple joys of motherhood. Each day, she watched her son, Liam, grow stronger and more curious, a constant reminder of the love and responsibility that anchored her life. The empire, too, was slowly beginning to heal from the wounds of its tumultuous past, and as the land found its footing again, so did Isabel. With every passing day, her heart began to mend, her hope for the future gradually rekindling—a future where she could find peace, not just for herself but for her son as well.

Today, as she stood in the palace grounds waiting for a visitor, the familiar ache in her chest resurfaced. It was Tristan's day to visit Liam, a routine that had become both a source of comfort and unease. Isabel had prepared herself for this moment, but as she saw Tristan approaching in the distance, the sight of him stirred something deep within her.

"Ah... what timing," Isabel murmured to herself, a bitter smile tugging at her lips. She didn't feel ready to face him today, her emotions still too raw, her heart too fragile. But she knew she couldn't avoid him forever, especially not when Liam's happiness was at stake.

As if sensing the tension in the air, Liam came running out from behind her, his small figure sprinting eagerly toward Tristan. The joy on his face was unmistakable, and it was this joy that Isabel couldn't bear to take away. She watched as Tristan knelt down, arms open wide, to catch Liam in a warm embrace. The scene before her was one of pure happiness, the two reunited, and yet it brought with it a sharp pang of sorrow.

Isabel sighed softly, feeling the weight of her emotions pressing down on her. She loved Tristan, that much was certain, but she had made her choice. She had let him go, and now she had to live with the consequences of that decision. It wasn't easy, and there were days when the loneliness felt unbearable, but she knew it was the right thing to do.