The Starfield Farming Sovereign (Elizabeth Schofield) novel Chapter 123

Chapter 123 Isabella Gallagher

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

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,: 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 pa of fatigue on her face.

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

Without looking up, Isabella waved her off. “Set it down for now. I’m not hungry yet. I’ll eat after 1 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, M 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 teas an old friend, she said to Alice, “She sent me something now? Could she already be delivering Cristi wedding invitation?”

Alice smiled as well. “Maybe. Didn’t Mrs. Zaylee ask your advice about engagement gifts for her daug 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 in

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?

Alice skillfully tested the strawberries with her instrument. Once she confirmed they were safe, she washed

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Chapter 123 Isabella Gallagher

them and placed a small plate of bright red strawberries in front of Isabella.

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Strangely, Isabella, who had insisted that she had no appetite and wasn’t interested in the soup. stir in her empty stomach the moment the fresh, rich aroma of the strawberries reached her. Her 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 her picky taste buds.

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

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 scr

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

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

Isabella swallowed the sweet fruit and praised sincerely, “They’re incredible. Probably the best strawbe I’ve ever tasted. Zaylee, where did you find them? Don’t tell me the agricultural research institute cook up some secret new variety and you got to them first?”

She spoke casually, but she thought she was probably right.

After all, it made sense that only the kingdom’s agricultural research institute, with all its top–level tech could produce strawberries that good.

On the holographic screen, Zaylee’s smile got even bigger. “I don’t know if the institute has any breakthroughs, but these strawberries came from my newlywed (laughter–in–law, Elizabeth! She grew

them herself!”

Elizabeth?” Isabella’s eyes widened in surprise. She picked up a napkin and gently dabbed at her mouth. leaning forward slightly, clearly intrigued. “Why would she suddenly think to send you something?”

Could she be after something?

“She just wants to show she cares.” Zaylee didn’t mention the ten million she had transferred tirsi. Then she started talking about Elizabeth, her words naturally slipping into praise and protection. “People on Starnet talk all kinds of trash about her, but seeing her in person, she’s nothing like that. She actually thinks of us and sends us gifts. These strawberries taste so good. I can tell she really put her efforts into it.”

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