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?

between them as Stephan’s jaw tightened. His hand around her waist instinctively clenched tighter as though trying to anchor her. But something inside

his hand loosened, and

a flicker of the man she had first met–the one who exuded a cold, unapproachable air. The

Stephan turned and left.

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 when he looked at her, a rare moment of warmth that thawed

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, froze, a collective shiver

had happened. Spotting Kerry still lingering

Chary

and bolted out

Clinic had been growing steadily under Felicia’s leadership. With more

kept on their toes. No one wanted to risk

bonuses.

physicians kept their heads low pretending to be preoccupied with their work. Curiosity burned in their eyes,

connection to Felicia.

days passed uneventfully. As promised, she

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

Mike and asked him to pick

1. up.