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

filets Felicia had been craving. In the smoke-filled kitchen, neither of them noticed Arnold's figure outside. He had

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 turned complicated when she was truly in distress. Then,

was his animosity toward Felicia also due to his

No.

Arnold dismissed that thought.

he met Felicia, he could sense the contempt and hatred reflected in her eyes. She was

a complete failure. They were burned and stuck to the bottom of the pot, completely inedible. Felicia pouted in grievance. "Nana... I'm so

there's no fish left. 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 can eat

heart's content!"

"Okay!" Felicia nodded obediently.

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 who said he would

Arnold?

must've left already. It's

Felicia's head and rebuked teasingly, "You silly goose! Don't you know the right manners