“Ella rescues and raises Carl, their sibling-like bond evolving into unexpected love as his hidden past emerges.”
Surviving as the Crown Prince's Childhood Friend
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Ella rescues and raises Carl, their sibling-like bond evolving into unexpected love as his hidden past emerges.
When kind-hearted Ella discovers a frail boy in need of care, she brings him into her home and helps nurse him back to health. As the years pass, the boy—now called Carl—becomes an integral part of her life, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. Though Ella sees him as the closest of companions, their relationship begins to shift in ways neither of them expected. As Carl's mysterious past slowly comes to light, both must navigate the complexities of growing up, hidden truths, and feelings that challenge everything they thought they knew about family, loyalty, and love. (Source: Webtoon Entertainment)
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 48 ch ch × vol
- Total read 6h 24m approx
- Published Nov 2024 – Sep 2025
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M81239 catalog