Return of the Crowned Heiress

Return Of The Crowned Heiress 36

Chapter 36

The favoritism was unbearable-blatant and suffocating.

Felicia's eyes were sharp, as if she could see through their thoughts. Any trace of guilt or denial they had was completely exposed.

Myra stammered, "Licia, Kayla would never do something like that."

"You can read her mind now? Know exactly what she's done or thought? Felicia's tone was dismissive, completely indifferent to whether this would tear their relationship apart.

The illusion of family harmony had long been shattered, so there was no need to pretend anymore.

Myra was at a loss for words, and Dexter added, "Licia don't get sidetracked. The one who tried to harm you is Melvin, and I promise you, I will make sure justice is served. But Kayla has nothing to do with this." Kayla stood quietly behind them, not needing to defend herself. There would always be someone ready to believe her, to protect her.

This was a privilege Felicia could never afford.

Felicia had expected things to turn out this way, but it still hurt. That tight, suffocating pain wrapped around her chest, leaving her too drained to argue.

be asleep, just as it was futile to reason

again. She saw Kayla standing a few steps

had seen in her past life, just before

she pushed past Myra and Dexter, walking straight to Kayla.

echoed through the room, and Kayla's cheek instantly

and Dexter could intervene, Felicia slapped her again on the

and said calmly, "I've wanted to do that

and then her right. She felt a surge of resentment, but she didn't dare to

as

satisfied,

be infuriating for Dexter

The couple likely felt guilty. Regardless of whether Kayla was involved, Felicia's kidnapping

vent her anger this way. Fortunately, Felicia

the second floor, shutting the door

to get an ice pack for

water and said, "Felicia is just

could only nod, looking

wronged, but Melvin went too far this time. You need to stay away