Days turned into weeks, and the absence of her fiancé's visits weighed heavily on Sandra. She had grown accustomed to his comforting presence, his reassuring words, and the hope he brought with each visit. But now, she was left in the dark, her only company being the cold, unforgiving walls of the prison.

One day, Queen Isabella summoned Sandra to her chambers. The queen's expression was stern, her eyes filled with a mix of frustration and determination. "Your fiancé has resigned from his job," Queen Isabella announced, her voice cold and unyielding. "He refused my order to punish you."

Sandra's heart sank. She had hoped that her fiancé's love and...