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?

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

word, his hand loosened,

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

Stephan turned and left.

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 his

his surface. The chilling air he left in his wake silenced the entire hall. The

soon after, her expression calm and collected as if nothing had happened. Spotting Kerry still lingering around, she raised an eyebrow.” Thinking

Chary

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

growing steadily under Felicia’s

pay, everyone was kept on their toes. No one wanted to risk losing out on

bonuses.

to be preoccupied with their work. Curiosity burned in their eyes, but no one

connection to Felicia.

days passed uneventfully. As promised, she crafted a calming sachet that emitted a subtle fragrance of jasmine and osmanthus, making it pleasant

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

it was ready, Felicia called Mike and asked him to

1. up.