Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 324

Felicia was missing, her whereabouts completely unknown.

While others might afford to take their time, there was no way Felicia could afford to wait. And Stephan? He could hardly stand still. If he could, he would fly straight to Khogend without delay. Every second felt like a wasted eternity. "Take care of Imogen," Stephan barked over his shoulder before striding out the door.

His command was met with a unified, disciplined response from the maids, bodyguards, and everyone else within earshot.

"Yes, Mr. Russell!" they echoed in sync.

Watching Stephan leave in such a hurry, Johanna sighed quietly as she approached Imogen, ready to soothe her disappointment. "Imogen..."

Before she could say anything more, Imogen's face suddenly contorted in pain. Her hand flew to her stomach, and beads of sweat broke out across her forehead.

"It hurts... It hurts so much..." Imogen gasped, doubling over. Her voice was weak, trembling.

"Imogen!" Johanna cried.

"Ms. Russell!" one of the household staff yelled.

Then, someone's voice rang out in alarm, "Blood! She's bleeding!"

All eyes turned toward Imogen's skirt, where a crimson stain had begun to spread.

Imogen whispered, her voice barely audible. Then, her body went limp, and she collapsed

need to get her to the

residence, usually serene and orderly, erupted

had barely made it to the private airstrip at the back of the house where his jet was prepped and waiting for departure when he heard the commotion. He stopped dead in

aircraft's doors were open, the flight path was cleared for Khogend, and the jet stood ready to take

sat there, empty, waiting for Stephan,

in Ablil, she stood by the hot spring as usual. She had her silver needles

of treatment, the results spoke for themselves. And

up, Mr. Glovers," Felicia suggested, raising

wheelchair. After a

stood. The moment

in disbelief. They cheered like they had just witnessed

Maurice's body stiffened. Years

the

legs weak and unsteady, and his muscles seemed unsure of

take

under his weight, and he teetered toward

him, moved swiftly to steady

surrounded Maurice, helping him back

expression remained calm. She stretched her arms lazily as