Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 345

People couldn’t just reap benefits from others without bearing the associated risks. Besides, it wasn’t hard to connect the dots–Maurice was the one who orchestrated her kidnapping.

And speaking of Maurice, wasn’t he widely known as Stephan’s archenemy?

Felicia paused, weighing her options. Despite everything, she decided to give Stephan a subtle warning.

“That day…”

Just as she was about to explain, a faint noise came through from Stephan’s side.

That soft, syrupy voice from earlier–the one that had answered her call previously–spoke again.

“Stephan, dinner’s ready.” Johanna gently pushed open the door. After she finished speaking, na mock she feigned surprise at seeing Stephan on the phone and quickly covered her mouth apology. Then, she tiptoed back out, closing the door quietly behind her.

Stephan barely spared the doorway a glance, but the icy sharpness in his eyes was unmistakable.

Felicia couldn’t see what was going on, but being interrupted like that made her lose any

inclination to continue the conversation.

you sound busy. I still have to dry my hair, so I’ll hang up

for a response.

ΟΠ.

his nose, exhaling slowly. Rising

hospital bed, her face pale and gaunt. Her once soft features were sharp with

stared blankly at the ceiling her hands gently cradling her stomach. She let out a

anymore. The baby’s safe, and that’s all

not think

a miscarriage by my brother. How can I face Archie if something

darkened briefly at the mention of Imogen’s late husband,

plastered on a smile, doing

your side every step of the way since you were admitted. He’s barely left the hospital and has been handling company affairs from here. He feels terrible about what

to the door, where a tall figure loomed silently. Pretending not to

softened slightly. How could she stay mad? He was,

sweetly and lifted the lid of a simmering pot. A

some chicken noodle soup just for you. It smells amazing! Do you want me to feed

blind, but I’m not paralyzed,” Imogen replied, taking

let you enjoy it, then. I’ll wait for