Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 301

Felicia tilted her head slightly, unable to say another word in defense. What was the point? Explaining herself was like talking to a wall.

No one cared about her grievances or the injustice she'd faced.

Felicia shook her head, deciding not to waste her breath. She grabbed the dazed Carmen by the arm and walked off without looking back.

On the way down the mountain, Carmen didn't mention what had just happened near the old tower, nor did she mention Myra. Instead, she kept things light, chatting with Felicia about random stuff and pointing out the scenery along the trail.

Felicia smiled, catching on to Carmen's way of steering the conversation away from heavier topics. She played along, appreciating the effort to lighten the mood.

Their chatter made the descent fly by, and soon, they arrived the base of the hill.

At the feet of the mountain, Carmen's face lit up when she suggested, "How about heading for stew? My treat!"

"Sure!" Carmen said with a grin. "I'll take you up on that!"

"Go ahead and eat all you want! Let's find a good spot, and you can order anything you like."

Carmen was the kind of friend who always had your back.

The two of them hadn't known each other long, but their bond had been cemented during a life-or-death moment on the rooftop. Over time, they'd found themselves kindred spirits, their struggles mirroring each other's in uncanny ways. Naturally, they'd become each other's one and only confidant.

the foot of the hill. The area had plenty of options to get back into the

a way of showing up when you

came screeching straight at them. Felicia's reflexes kicked in, and she yanked Carmen back just in

skidded to a halt exactly where

Five burly men jumped out, their intentions

narrowed. She shoved

her head defiantly. "I'm not leaving you. Whatever this

was no time to

eye, Felicia spotted two more cars speeding toward them, their headlights cutting through the dim light. Once they closed in, escape would be impossible. Gritting her teeth, Felicia shot Carmen a sharp look. "If you stay, you'll just hold me back.

the weight

Felicia, torn between guilt and determination. Finally, she gave a

be done.

en novelxo

Carmen turned and sprinted down the path, her figure disappearing into the shadows as Felicia

didn't give her a second glance. Their

her grip on the small blade hidden in her palm and drew three silver needles from her pocket

the air,

their haste, they

of them suddenly