#Chapter 245: Friends with the Prince

"Thank you, Shana. You've given me something to think about..." Prince Alexander trailed off as we reached the entrance to my bedroom. I paused, meeting his gaze with sincerity. "Thank you, for telling me this and opening up. I appreciate your honesty." He returned my smile, a flicker of vulnerability in his eyes. "Thank you for listening. Perhaps we're not so different after all, Shana." "I know we aren't exactly..." "Friends?" he asked with a smile. "It's okay, Shana. Like I said before, we'll get there one day." "What makes you so sure?" I questioned. Prince Alexander's smile widened, a glint of determination in his eyes. "Because I believe that beneath all the titles and expectations, we're both just people trying to find our place in this world." His words resonated with me, and I found myself nodding in agreement. "I guess you're right. We're all just trying to navigate our own paths, aren't we?" "Exactly," he affirmed. "And who knows? Maybe one day, our p