True Friend

"Your daughter looks like you," Prince Leonard commented.

"And I think that your son looks like you, and I'm sure that he will grow up into a great king," Regina said, and I could hear the confidence in her voice.

"Let me know if you ever need anything," the prince told her with a warm smile.

"You're always too kind. Please take good care of yourself and of Mila. Mila, please take care of our King," Regina said, turning to address me.

"I will," I replied shortly before finding myself smiling at her.

Regina truly did look happier than the time when she lived in the palace. It felt like the shadow that had always been following her around and haunting her was no longer there. I could tell that she was no longer living under pressure, and it made her shine with happiness and freedom. It seemed that I didn't have to worry about her anymore.