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.

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

breath and looked up again. She saw Kayla standing a few

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

walking straight to Kayla. Without hesitation, she raised

through the room, and Kayla's

Felicia slapped her again

her tingling hand and said calmly, "I've wanted to do that for

She felt a surge of resentment, but

as you're satisfied,

line-"As long as you're satisfied, I

be infuriating for Dexter and

glance at them. The couple likely felt guilty. Regardless

vent her anger this way. Fortunately, Felicia had

to the second floor, shutting the door and locking it

to instruct the maid to get an ice pack

is just upset, but

speechless. She could only nod,

know you feel wronged, but Melvin went too far