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.

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

a response. She plugged in her hairdryer

ΟΠ.

his nose, exhaling slowly. Rising from the couch, he strode out

face pale and gaunt. Her once soft features were sharp with exhaustion,

stared blankly at the ceiling her hands gently cradling her stomach. She let out a soft sigh of relief only when she felt the reassuring curve of her

food, her voice gentle and coaxirig. “Imogen, don’t cry anymore. The baby’s safe, and that’s all that matters. You need to focus on resting and keeping yourself

not think about

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

mention of Imogen’s late

doing

were admitted. He’s barely

loomed silently. Pretending not to notice

softened slightly. How could she stay mad? He was, after all, her only

Johanna smiled sweetly and lifted the lid of a simmering pot. A fragrant aroma wafted through

made some chicken noodle soup just for you.

but I’m not paralyzed,” Imogen

enjoy it, then.

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