In the kingdom of Everwood, where the sun dipped into the horizon and painted the sky with hues of crimson and gold, Lea lived a peaceful life. She was a quiet and calm girl, with a heart full of love for her childhood friend, Prince Henry. Henry, known as the prince of the kingdom, was a bold, cheering, intelligent, and heartwarming person who lit up the lives of everyone around him.

Lea had secretly harbored feelings for Henry since childhood, but she never dared to express them, fearing it might ruin their friendship. Henry, on the other hand, had been in love with Lea for just as long, but his shyness prevented him from revealing his true emotions.

Lea's sister, Alice, was the beloved daughter of the kingdom, and she always wanted what Lea had. Alice was beautiful, charming, and manipulative, often getting what she desired with a mere smile. She had always envied Lea's close relationship with Henry and often tried to insert herself into their interactions.

As time passed, Lea began to notice that she was getting tired easily and would often experience fainting spells. She brushed it off as exhaustion, but deep down, she knew something was wrong. Henry, being the observant and caring friend he was, noticed Lea's struggles and grew increasingly concerned.

One fateful day, Lea's condition worsened, and she was confined to her bed. The kingdom's physician delivered devastating news: Lea was suffering from a terminal illness that had no cure. The news spread like wildfire, and the kingdom mourned the impending loss of their beloved princess.

Henry was heartbroken. He realized that his feelings for Lea went far beyond friendship and that he couldn't imagine a future without her. He poured his heart out to Lea, confessing his love and promising to be by her side until the end.

However, fate had other plans. Lea, knowing her time was limited, saw the love Henry had for her and realized that she wanted him to be happy. She knew Alice had always wanted Henry's attention, and in a selfless act, Lea encouraged Henry to be with her sister, believing it would bring him joy.

Tears streaming down her face, Lea asked Henry to promise her that he would marry Alice after she was gone. Henry, grief-stricken and confused, reluctantly agreed, thinking it would bring Lea peace in her final days.

Days turned into weeks, and Lea's condition deteriorated. Henry, torn between his love for Lea and his promise to her, tried to stay strong for both sisters. Alice, sensing the opportunity to secure Henry's love, grew closer to him, and eventually, Henry found himself developing feelings for her, bound by his promise and his desire to honor Lea's wishes.

After Lea's passing, the kingdom was shrouded in mourning. Henry, still grieving, felt duty-bound to fulfill his promise to Lea. He proposed to Alice, and to his surprise, she accepted.

The wedding was a grand affair, with the entire kingdom in attendance. As Henry exchanged vows with Alice, he couldn't help but glance at the empty chair where Lea would have sat, smiling weakly but happily for him. Henry's heart ached, knowing that Lea had given up her chance at happiness for him.

Actually she didn't really died but all the kingdom thought you were dead so her parents kept her in her house saying that it's better she dies in the house than dying outside .

The day after Henry and Alice’s wedding, Leia knew she didn’t have much time left. She’d been sick for a while, and something deep inside told her that this would be her last day alive. Still, she didn’t want to spend it lying in bed. There was one last thing she wanted to do — visit the old house where she, Alice, and Henry had grown up together.

When she got there, the place felt strange — quiet and a little sad. Dust covered the furniture, and the air smelled faintly of old wood and memories. She walked through the halls slowly, her steps soft and unsteady. Every room brought back a memory: the sound of laughter, arguments over silly things, and the feeling of home that once filled the place.

Then she noticed Alice’s room. The door was slightly open, and curiosity got the better of her. Inside, the room was almost empty except for a small book sitting on top of the cupboard. Leia reached for it, brushing off a thin layer of dust. When she opened it, her heart skipped a beat — it was Alice’s diary.

At first, she thought she shouldn’t read it. But then again, what harm could it do now? As she flipped through the pages, her stomach tightened. Alice had always been jealous — of her looks, her talent, and most of all, of Henry. But nothing could have prepared Leia for what she read next. Alice had been poisoning her. Slowly. Just to have Henry for herself.

Tears blurred Leia’s vision. “My own sister,” she whispered.

She closed the diary and took a shaky breath. If I ever had another chance, she thought, no one would ever take what’s mine again.

Right then, the cupboard creaked — and before she could move, it crashed. .

Lea woke up in a dark place surrounded by water. At first, she freaked out, but then she started talking to herself. "All because of that sister of mine," she muttered. "I hate her. She did this to me? I loved her, I protected her, and this is how she repays me? I'll curse her till she dies. I want her to suffer more than I do." She screamed, "You'll pay for what you did. I Lea Dotrish will destroy you

After ranting for a while, Lea felt a sharp pain in her chest. "What's wrong with me?" she thought. "I thought I was already dead.". The pain was so sharp that it knocked her down after 1 hour she woke up in a beautiful room that felt familiar. She looked in the mirror and gasped. "What happened? I look like I'm 17 again!" She looked around, realizing it was her old room. "Wait, did I travel back in time? Can I prevent my parents' death... and my own?" A mix of emotions swirled inside her. Now that I have a second chance I won't waste it , "I promise you that You're going to pay for what you did.". . .. . After a few minutes, there was a knock at the door. “Please, Lady Lea, the Crown Prince is here to see you,” the maid announced

Okay, come help me get ready,” Lea said, hurrying to prepare.

A little while later, she came down to the drawer room. “Henry, have you been waiting long?” she asked the prince.

“Yeah, you made me wait,” he replied with a smile, “but it’s okay.”

When they were alone, they spoke informally, joking and teasing each other. But as soon as anyone else was around, they switched to formal manners without missing a beat.

After a while, Alice entered the room carrying a dress that looked perfect for a grand occasion. Lea noticed immediately how much effort Alice had put in. She’s really trying to impress him today, Lea thought to herself.

Alice approached the prince, took his hand, and kissed it lightly. Lea froze, speechless and horrified.

Due to that Leia Shield has checkes burning out of jealousy . How can she do that in my presence Lea said to herself , after releasing the hand of the prince Alice went and sit down beside him , her shoulder almost touching his that worsen Lea's anger toward Alice . But as the lady she is , she tried to compose herself At that moment, Lea felt like killing her for kissing his hand, to stop herself from breaking down. She thought to herself, *I won’t show any mercy when I destroy your world.* *Smack.*

She joined Hem in their conversation.

“By the way, Lady Alila, how have you been?”

“I’ve been great,” she replied, taking a sip of her drink.

“Your Highness, can we drop the formalities?” Lea suddenly stood up.

“Shout, Alice! What are you doing? He’s the crown prince, the future soon-to-be emperor!”

“Sorry,” Alice said, tears welling up in her eyes.

“I didn’t realize it was such a big deal. You both keep calling each other by your first names, so I thought it was okay.” Then she wiped a tear from her cheeks

"Don’t be so dramatic about a name," Lea said to Alice.

Alice looked at her, frustrated. *What’s wrong with this girl?* she wondered, feeling annoyed.

Suddenly, Henry stood up and patted Alice’s shoulder. "It’s not a big deal. Why are you fighting over this?" he said calmly to Lea.

Lea acted composed, but inside she was furious. *She’s acting like a baby,* she thought.

After a while, Lea got tired of seeing Alice just for Henry’s attention. So she stood up and said, "I think I’ll take my leave." She bowed and left Henry and Alice alone in the room.

Henry wanted to follow her, but Alice looked up with teary eyes and said, "Please, Your Highness, don’t go."

Henry gently took her hand and said, "I think she's upset. I need to go check on her." Then he left.

"You insolent bastard! How could you leave a beauty like me for that ugly brat?" she muttered to herself.

Henry went to Lea's room but couldn't find her

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