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.

busy. I still have to dry my hair, so

without waiting for a response. She plugged in her hairdryer and

ΟΠ.

of his nose, exhaling slowly. Rising from

Imogen lay on the hospital bed, her face pale and gaunt. Her once soft features were sharp with exhaustion, her frailty

the ceiling her hands gently cradling her stomach. She let out a soft sigh of relief only

coaxirig. “Imogen, don’t cry anymore. The baby’s safe, and that’s all that

not

reddened eyes brimmed with tears. “I was nearly driven to a miscarriage by my brother. How can I face Archie if something happens to

expression darkened briefly at the mention of Imogen’s late

on a smile, doing her best to offer comforting

your side every step of the way since you were admitted. He’s

flitted to the door, where a tall figure loomed silently. Pretending not to notice him, she tugged

she stay mad? He was, after

ease, Johanna smiled sweetly and lifted the lid of a simmering pot.

some chicken noodle soup just for you. It smells amazing! Do you

I’m not paralyzed,”

it, then. I’ll wait

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