Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 346

Johanna quickly stepped forward to calm Imogen, her delicate hand gently patting Imogen’s back. Occasionally, she would glance at Stephan nervously with a slightly aggrieved look as if silently saying, “I really didn’t mean to cause trouble.”

Stephan cast her a cold glare, his voice laced with warning. “Don’t let it happen again.”

He despised anyone touching his belongings, especially his phone.

Johanna bit her lip, her voice barely audible. “Understood.”

Imogen didn’t have the full picture of what had happened but managed to glean that Johanna had presumptuously answered one of Stephan’s calls and was now being reprimanded for it. To her, it seemed like an overreaction.

“It’s just a small thing, Stephan. Must you be so harsh? Johanna is my sister–in–law, and you should treat her like your own. Don’t bully her!”

Stephan’s expression remained unchanged, his tone as cold as ever. “I haven’t done anything yet, and it’s only because of you.”

ensured Johanna paid the price

she forced herself to take a deep breath. She silently repeated the words, “Don’t get angry. Don’t get angry.” Finally, she muttered in exasperation, “Fine. Just get out. Go do whatever it is you

moment, she added begrudgingly, “Take care of yourself and eat on time. Don’t

tone softened at the end, the irritation fading into concern. She turned her head away, signaling the conversation was over. Her sulking was reminiscent

had planned to. leave, but as he glanced at Imogen’s sightless eyes, guilt and

him from a spray of poison. That small, frail figure had stepped in front of him without hesitation, her courage

“Imogen…”

She arched a brow, her

delivered the baby, I’ll have them come

your ev

…

for a moment. She wanted to refuse. Over the years, Stephan had sought out countless renowned doctors, and not