Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 352

Stephen’s words caught Felicia off guard. So, the reason Stephan had rushed back to Khogend, leaving everything behind in Seldvale, was because he thought she was in danger as she had

been unreachable?

She recalled what Mike had mentioned

that during her seven–day disappearance, Stephan

had deployed numerous resources to find her.

Pressing her lips together, Felicia forced a small smile. “So, it seems I owe you another favor?”

Her tone was polite but distant.

Stephan’s expression darkened, his frustration barely contained. He chuckled bitterly. “Yes, you’re right. I do have ulterior motives for coming to Khogend.”

“Oh…” Felicia let out a small exhale, her shoulders relaxing slightly.

But her apparent relief only stoked the fire within Stephan. To him, it seemed like she was desperate to sever any ties between them as if his presence was something she wanted to avoid at all costs.

Was he that intolerable?

tighter as though trying to anchor her. But something inside him shifted when his gaze

his hand loosened,

cold, unapproachable air. The same

Stephan turned and left.

and resolute. There had even been a softness in his expression when he looked at her, a rare moment of warmth that thawed his otherwise

oppressive. A storm was brewing beneath his surface. The chilling air he left in his wake silenced the entire hall. The senior physicians and assistants, who had been busy moments before,

Kerry still lingering around, she raised an eyebrow.” Thinking about skipping out on your bonus? Get going and

Chary

the list and bolted out the door, not daring to linger a

steadily under Felicia’s

toes. No one wanted to

bonuses.

preoccupied with their work. Curiosity burned in their eyes, but no one dared ask about the mysterious

connection to Felicia.

again. The next two days passed uneventfully. As promised, she crafted a calming sachet that emitted a subtle fragrance of jasmine and

selected ingredients to ensure it was safe

ready, Felicia called Mike and asked him

1. up.