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.

"Is this the biological daughter that the Fuller family found? I thought they said she was just a country bumpkin! How can she be-" How could she

gown fit her perfectly as if it were the designer's masterpiece, highlighting her collarbone and her delicate waist. As she walked, the handcrafted petals on her skirt danced in harmony, creating

casting a gentle shade from her long

of admiration and jealousy, Felicia slowly stepped down

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

mingled with guests, Myra immediately took Felicia over

seemed indifferent toward his daughter, but when he looked at Felicia,

"You-"

Clive was taken aback.

had saved his life with just a brooch. After Clive pressed him for answers, Matthew finally revealed that the little miracle worker

was his

you know medicine?" he asked bluntly without

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 with a mix of suspicion

mentor, how

was lying, or her saving Matthew was just

to the clinic in a couple of days. Don't do those petty chores like brewing medicine anymore. You can learn more from me. By the way, here's a little gift for you

handed her an envelope containing not

graciously accepted it, saying, "Thank

left with his hands clasped behind

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 you working there because you're interested

was brought back but didn't realize it was this bad. She felt both pity and guilt. Unfortunately, such

bumped into them, she quickly stepped back. However, they stepped on her dress and nearly called her