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?

her waist instinctively clenched tighter as though trying to anchor her. But something inside him shifted when

a word, his hand loosened, and

fleeting moment, Felicia saw a flicker of the man she had first met–the one who exuded a cold, unapproachable air. The same unyielding indifference and aloofness now seemed to build an impenetrable wall between them had returned

Stephan turned and left.

he arrived, his commanding presence had parted the crowd in the clinic. His sharp gaze had found Felicia instantly, his steps purposeful and resolute. There had even been a softness in his expression

sharp and 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

nothing had happened. Spotting Kerry still lingering around, she raised an eyebrow.” Thinking about skipping

Chary

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

had been growing steadily under Felicia’s leadership.

kept on their toes. No one wanted

bonuses.

kept their heads low pretending to be preoccupied with their work. Curiosity burned in their eyes, but no one dared ask about the mysterious man

connection to Felicia.

Felicia busied herself in the storeroom again. The next two days passed uneventfully. As promised, she crafted a calming sachet

with carefully selected ingredients to ensure it was safe for a child to use, whether carried around or placed by a

was ready, Felicia called Mike and asked

1. up.