Barbara remained in the palace, as per the prince's request. Though the real Kristie was the one who the prince needed the most, Barbara had to take on her role, understanding that her position with Florian was essential in her quest for revenge. The prince was her greatest ally, and she hoped to rely on him for as long as she could.
As the days went by, a gentle rhythm settled into the prince's chamber. The once oppressive atmosphere began to lift, and Barbara could see that Florian's condition was improving slowly. The queen believed it was Barbara's presence that had contributed to the prince's gradual recovery. Barbara partly agreed with the queen, seeing how Florian's sickly complexion slowly gained a hint of colour and how his spirits lightened up as Prince Florian regained some of his old liveliness.
