Return of the Crowned Heiress

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Arnold, who had been dragged to the party by Matthew, looked confused.

Surprise? When did he prepare a surprise for Kayla?

However, recalling that Kayla had asked him for a gift a while back, he figured it was about that. Smiling, he said, "I'm glad you like it."

When he confirmed her speculation, Kayla beamed at him, her eyes sparkling like stars. Just then, Matthew cleared his throat, interrupting their gaze, and strode into the house. Arnold hurried to catch up.

In her joy, Kayla didn't notice that Matthew hadn't even bothered to glance at her. After he entered, another car pulled up.

Seeing who it was, Kayla shouted excitedly, "Grandpa!"

It was none other than Clive Walsh, Myra's father. He was the top national physician and founder of the famous Harmony Medical Center.

Clive and Myra had once been so estranged they nearly severed their father-daughter relationship. Even after Myra relented and conceded, Clive had ignored her, and he hadn't visited in years. Hence, his appearance was unprecedented. "Hello, Grandpa!"

"Hello," Clive replied somewhat perfunctorily, then strode inside without further pleasantries.

Kayla was puzzled but didn't think much of it. She quickly followed him into the mansion.

Inside the mansion, guests were gathered under the twinkling lights. Soothing music flowed through the hall, creating a perfectly lively atmosphere.

At that moment, Felicia came down from upstairs. Under the bright lights, the sound of her heels echoed on the spiral staircase, drawing everyone's attention instantly.

As they looked up, they saw a young woman in a pale purple gown descending gracefully, exuding an air of ethereal beauty, like a goddess looking down upon the crowd. With her appearance, gasps of astonishment and admiration spread through the guests.

they said she was just a country bumpkin! How can she be-" How could she be so stunning and full of

on her skirt

on her, casting a gentle shade from her long lashes, while her

and jealousy, Felicia slowly

approached her with smiles, introducing her to everyone, "This is my daughter Felicia Fuller. She's my biological daughter. Years ago, due to an accident, we lost her, but thankfully, it's not too late-my daughter has returned to us. "Also, I sincerely thank you all for coming to witness our family's

mingled with guests, Myra immediately took Felicia over

daughter, but when he looked at Felicia, he suddenly remembered seeing her at the

"You-"

Clive was taken aback.

brooch. After Clive pressed him for answers, Matthew finally revealed that the little

was his biological

know medicine?" he asked

Felicia blinked. "A little."

up, and he pressed further, "Who did you learn from? Who's

a mentor. I

answer was completely honest. However, Clive's bright expression dimmed upon hearing it. He looked at Felicia

telling the truth. After all, without a mentor,

Felicia was lying, or her saving

clinic in a couple of days. Don't do those petty chores like brewing medicine anymore. You

handed her an envelope

graciously accepted it, saying, "Thank

nodded and left with his hands clasped

tried several times to join the conversation but couldn't until Clive left. She turned to Felicia and asked, "Licia, you work at the medical center? Why didn't you ever mention it before? Are

She remembered how difficult Felicia's life must have been before she was brought back but didn't realize it was this bad. She felt both pity and guilt. Unfortunately, such feelings of

stepped back. However, they stepped on her dress and nearly called her to fall. "Watch