She's acting like one of those stupid villanesses I really don't like.
I wish she'd just tell him the truth, but u bet it's not gonna happen. Can he only hear thoughts that are linked to him in some ways? I mean he did look the other way when she attracted his attention
I like how the prince wants to approach her. I do believe the former princess had feelings for him, as she kept his letters and read those romance novels. She also aimed for the university, probably to be able to stand beside him.
Now I know woman were considered adults earlier in the olden...
Aww that's a cruel illusion that's very bittersweet. Do you really want to wake up from that if you don't have anything else in the real world? Luckily she has some people know, but it's a tough one