Her Celestial Farm on the Scrapyard Planet (by Kay Lucas) novel Chapter 123

Chapter 123 Isabella Gallagher

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Zaylee and the Queen had been classmates and close friends since childhood. Their friendship had stayed strong over the years, so exchanging gifts was nothing unusual. The palace attendants were used to it.

Dahlia patted Emma’s shoulder and hurried toward the palace gate.

She took a simple yet elegant storage button from the Hewitts‘ maid. Not daring to waste time, she went straight to the palace where the Queen handled state matters.

Inside the hall, the reigning Queen, Isabella Gallagher, was bent over her desk and reviewing papers, a hint of fatigue on her face.

Alice, her chief lady–in–waiting, held a bowl of carefully prepared soup and spoke softly, “Your Majesty, you haven’t eaten all day properly. You need something to keep your strength up. Please, at least try this.”

Without looking up, Isabella waved her off. “Set it down for now. I’m not hungry yet. I’ll eat after I finish this.”

Alice looked worried and helpless.

Isabella had been eating poorly lately, and Alice was really worried about her health.

Just then, Dahlia entered. She bowed respectfully and held out the storage button. “Your Majesty, Mrs.

Zaylee sent some things for you. She said you should try them.”

Isabella finally lifted her head from the papers, a genuine smile crossing her face. With a hint of teasing for an old friend, she said to Alice, “She sent me something now? Could she already be delivering Cristian’s wedding invitation?”

Alice smiled as well. “Maybe. Didn’t Mrs. Zaylee ask your advice about engagement gifts for her daughter- in–law a few days ago? She seems really invested in this marriage.”

As she spoke, she took the storage button. As usual, she ran a security check before seeing what was inside.

When she realized what it was, she froze for a moment.

“What is it?” Isabella asked curiously.

Alice’s expression shifted slightly. “Your Majesty, it’s… strawberries.”

She paused, then added, “They look very fresh.”

Standing below, Dahlia’s heart skipped a beat.

Strawberries?

Claudia had thrown a fit over strawberries, demanding Emma find the very best.

And now Zaylee had sent some to Isabella. Could it be connected?

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Alice skillfully tested the strawberries with her instrument. Once she confirmed they were safe, she washed them and placed a small plate of bright red strawberries in front of Isabella.

Strangely, Isabella, who had insisted that she had no appetite and wasn’t interested in the soup, felt a faint stir in her empty stomach the moment the fresh, rich aroma of the strawberries reached her. Her long- dormant appetite had been unexpectedly awakened.

She set the papers down and picked up a strawberry, curious despite its simple appearance.

The moment she bit it, her eyes widened, surprise and delight spreading across her face.

The pure sweetness, the juicy burst, and the fresh aroma, full of sunlight and nature, instantly won over her picky taste buds.

“These strawberries…” Isabella picked one up, letting the flavor linger on her tongue before grabbing another. Her voice carried genuine admiration. “Where did Zaylee get these? The flavor… is very special.”

Even she, a queen used to the finest foods in the kingdom, was completely impressed.

Just as she was enjoying the strawberries and thinking about how good they were, her private communicator buzzed at the perfect moment. Zaylee’s smiling profile picture popped up on the screen.

Isabella accepted the call, and Zaylee’s bright voice came through immediately. “Your Majesty! Did the package arrive? Have you tried the strawberries yet? Aren’t they amazing?”

Her tone was eager, a mix of pride and excitement.

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