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 bus stop at the foot of the hill. The

had a way of showing up when you least

the stop, a car came screeching straight at them.

a halt exactly where they had been standing a second

men jumped out, their

eyes narrowed. She shoved Carmen hard

not leaving you. Whatever this is, we face it

was no time

be impossible. Gritting her teeth, Felicia shot Carmen a sharp look. "If you stay, you'll just hold me back.

hesitated, the weight

between guilt and determination. Finally, she gave a firm nod,

be done.

en novelxo

and sprinted down the path, her

didn't give her a second glance. Their

small blade hidden in her palm

in, Felicia moved first. The needles flashed in the air, and she lunged forward, her blade aimed directly at their

instinctively dodged the blade. However, in their haste, they failed

of them suddenly