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?

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

word, his hand loosened, and he stepped

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

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

he left in his wake silenced the entire hall. The senior physicians and assistants, who had been busy moments

calm and collected as if nothing had happened. Spotting Kerry still lingering around, she raised an eyebrow.” Thinking about skipping out on your bonus? Get going and buy the

Chary

I’m on it!” Kerry clutched the list and bolted out the door, not daring to linger a

steadily under Felicia’s leadership. With more staff

on their toes. No one

bonuses.

their work. Curiosity burned in their eyes, but

connection to Felicia.

uneventfully. As promised, she crafted a calming sachet that emitted a

safe for a

it was ready, Felicia called Mike

1. up.