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.

to wake someone pretending to be asleep, just as it was futile to reason with

up again. She saw

expression was the same smile Felicia had seen in her past life, just

past Myra and Dexter, walking straight to Kayla. Without hesitation, she raised her

through the room,

her again on the other side,

said calmly, "I've wanted to

her cheek with one hand and then her right. She felt a

long as you're satisfied, I can pretend

as you're satisfied, I can pretend

had to be infuriating for Dexter

The couple likely felt guilty. Regardless of whether Kayla was

to vent her anger this way. Fortunately, Felicia had no intention

went up to the second floor,

turned to instruct the maid to get an ice pack for Kayla. She then

"Felicia is just upset,

She could only

said, "I know you feel wronged, but Melvin went too far this time. You need to stay away from him,