Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 348

tephan had his misgivings but ultimately relented. He couldn’t deny his responsibility for rchie’s death. None of it would have happened if he had insisted on not letting him take that nission.

ohanna, however, remained tactful and respectful throughout the journey. She kept her

istance, never overstepping her bounds. Even when offering Stephan a cup of coffee or some ruit, she had the subordinates deliver it instead of doing it herself.

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on the flight to Khogend, she also made a point of doing small gestures with the crew–like anding out juice and chocolates or simply offering a warm smile. These subtle moves quickly on her some goodwill among the staff.

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fter all, she was Imogen’s sister–in–law. The staff treated her politely, addressing her as ”

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estate, the maids and guards stationed there vere startled to see a young woman following

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out, its tail vagging furiously. The dog circled Stephan, whining softly as

it. The dog was oticeably heavier, its coat shiny and healthy, and its eyes

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eating

dog!” Johanna exclaimed her face lighting up. She hesitated, then sked cautiously, “Can

gave her a

overstepping boundaries, like answering his hone. She had diligently cared for Imogen back in Seldvale without complaint, and she hadn’t aused any trouble on this

without answering her, leaving er to interpret the silence however

non–response as tacit permission

loud.

doggy! You’re so cute. Let

its teeth growling

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response startled her so much that she stumbled back and fell onto

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split second, her eyes