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.

sound busy. I still have to dry my

waiting for a response. She plugged in her hairdryer and

ΟΠ.

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

on the hospital bed, her face pale and gaunt. Her once soft features

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

don’t cry anymore. The baby’s safe, and that’s

I not think about

eyes brimmed with tears. “I was nearly driven to a miscarriage by

at the mention of Imogen’s

doing her best

what it’s worth, Stephan has been by your side every step of the way since you were admitted. He’s barely left the hospital and has been handling company affairs from

where a tall figure loomed silently. Pretending not to notice him, she tugged playfully at

How could she stay mad?

Imogen’s mood ease, Johanna smiled sweetly and lifted the lid of

I made some chicken noodle soup just for you. It smells

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

let you enjoy it, then. I’ll wait for Stephan to join