Return of the Crowned Heiress

Return Of The Crowned Heiress 73

Chapter 73

Dexter avoided eye contact with Felicia out of guilt.

He had visited the Lawson residence and was supposed to reject Matthew's proposal to bind Felicia and Amold in marriage, but he had done the opposite.

He had agreed to the arrangement and somehow traded Felicia to protect his personal interest.

Felicia's decision to stay at the dormitory and rarely return home had been a relief to Dexter. Seeing her in person filled him with quilt, and he struggled to meet her gaze.

Myra had more conflicted emotions. The last time she had slapped Felicia in the car, the latter's furious reaction had left a lasting impression.

It was the first time Myra realized she didn't truly understand Felicia. There was something about Felicia that felt unfamiliar and even frightened her.

As for Kayla, she had been unusually lowkey lately, partly because her face hadn't healed. It was wrapped in bandages, and she had to eat carefully.

Kayla wished she could go invisible for fear that Felicia might suddenly lash

the atmosphere was heavy with tension. Felicia was long accustomed to being singled out no matter where she was. She didn't care. Sebastian, who had just finished his

three at the dining table reacted almost simultaneously with surprise and delight to see him.

seems you

scraped against the floor with a

if we'd known, we'd picked you up at the airport. You've lost weight, haven't

out a delighted cry. She clung to Sebastian's arm and pouted. "Sebastian, you're finally back. I've missed you

and

straightened with pride. She'd always faced everything alone, whether she

Myra would do everything possible to make up and shower her with care and attention. But now, it

attention and turned to Myra to ask, "Mom, what happened at

taken aback. She hesitated before replying. "Well,

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that. What

averted her gaze and avoided meeting Sebastian's eyes in