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?

heavy silence lingered between them as Stephan’s jaw tightened. His hand around her waist instinctively clenched tighter as though trying

a word, his hand loosened, and

who exuded a cold, unapproachable air. The same unyielding indifference and

Stephan turned and left.

resolute. There had even been a softness in his expression when he looked at her, a rare

and oppressive. A storm was brewing beneath his surface. The chilling air he left in his wake silenced the

happened. Spotting Kerry still lingering around, she raised an eyebrow.” Thinking about skipping out

Chary

bolted out the door, not daring to linger a

steadily under

everyone was kept on their toes. No one

bonuses.

eight senior physicians kept their heads low pretending to be preoccupied with their work. Curiosity burned in their

connection to Felicia.

As promised, she crafted a calming sachet that emitted a subtle fragrance of jasmine and osmanthus,

was safe for a

was ready, Felicia called Mike and asked

1. up.