Return of the Crowned Heiress

Return Of The Crowned Heiress 42

Chapter 42

Mike chuckled as he walked inside, cradling Sandra in his arms.

Just then, Arnold came back from outside. Seeing Mike, who was only seven years older, Arnold respectfully greeted him. "Uncle Mike."

Mike acknowledged him with a nod and noticed something in Arnold's hands. He asked, "What do you have there?"

Arnold instinctively tried to hide it, but realizing the action was too obvious, he replied, "Just a bunch of useless papers I was about to throw away."

Mike didn't say anything but fixed Arnold with a scrutinizing gaze that implied, "Go on, keep lying."

Realizing he couldn't bluff his way out, Arnold reluctantly revealed the stack of documents. It contained all the background information on Felicia that Matthew had investigated.

"What do you need this for?" Mike frowned.

much. Just thought I'd take a look," Arnold replied,

""Nothing else?"

asked, "Uncle Mike, why are you so interested in this? Are you worried I

"Arnold, I know you're unhappy about this engagement because you don't want your life controlled by someone else. You feel like you're

that directing your anger at a girl is the least responsible and most shameful thing a man can do. Do you

left Arnold's face shifting between anger and guilt. He clenched the pages

clear. He didn't need Mike's

himself, "What a

"Fine, as long

that, he walked away, holding

crossed his handsome features as he muttered, "Of course, I won't compromise. That's why I want her to

her tricks, Matthew wouldn't have forced him into this

finishing the two sandwiches, Felicia returned to the Fuller residence. As soon as she walked in, she saw Myra and Dexter holding an acceptance letter,

even ranked third in

were her source of pride. With such excellent grades and remarkable talent, she deserved all the

corner of her eye, she