Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 140

Macey looked worried and advised, "Licia, try to get along with your classmates... Avoid conflicts as much as you can. I'm just an old woman who can't help you. I'm afraid you'll get bullied and have no one to support you..." Felicia said seriously, "Nana, it's not because I did something wrong that they're targeting me. They're nitpicking because of their own biases and because they see me as a thorn in their side."

No matter what she did, those who disliked her would continue to target her because they found her to be a pain. It was not her fault; it was theirs for being prejudiced.

Felicia raised an eyebrow. "Nana, you taught me this."

Macey sighed, feeling a mix of pride and concern. Felicia was so well-taught, deserving of being pampered. Yet she...

"Alright, Nana, don't worry about it," Felicia said, blinking and smiling innocently. "Not everyone is like you, who can see how outstanding and adorable I am!"

Macey couldn't help but laugh.

Just then, a burnt smell wafted from the kitchen.

Felicia's expression changed. "Oh no, my fish filets!"

rushed to

on the hearth while Macey hurried to salvage the fish filets Felicia had been craving. In the smoke-filled kitchen, neither of them noticed Arnold's figure outside. He had been

moments he had wanted to step in to help Felicia, but his feet felt rooted to the ground. He didn't want to see Felicia do well, yet his feelings

was his animosity toward Felicia also

No.

Arnold dismissed that thought.

sense the contempt and hatred reflected in her eyes. She

the fish filets were a complete failure. They were burned and stuck to the bottom of the pot, completely inedible. Felicia pouted in grievance. "Nana...

How about this? Tomorrow, I'll have Mr. Todd set more traps in the river. We'll catch a big batch, and I'll fry you a huge pot! You

heart's content!"

"Okay!" Felicia nodded obediently.

the pot, she prepared a few more dishes. Just as she was about to serve the food, she suddenly remembered something and slapped her thigh. "Licia, did we forget someone? The guest

Arnold?

left already. It's better that

the right manners to have as a host? Go look for