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.

asleep, just as it

She saw Kayla standing a

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

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

sound echoed through the room, and Kayla's

could intervene, Felicia slapped her again

said calmly, "I've wanted to do that

her cheek with one hand and then her right. She felt a surge of resentment,

timidly said, "Felicia, as long as you're satisfied,

satisfied, I can pretend it

infuriating for

shot a scathing glance at them. The couple likely felt guilty. Regardless of whether Kayla was involved, Felicia's kidnapping stemmed from

was only natural to vent her anger this way. Fortunately, Felicia

up to the second floor, shutting the door and

instruct the maid to

and said, "Felicia is

She could only

Melvin went too