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?

tightened. His hand around her waist instinctively clenched tighter as though trying to anchor her. But something inside him shifted when his gaze locked onto Felicia’s

hand loosened, and he stepped

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 in full

Stephan turned and left.

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

as he walked away, his demeanor turned sharp and oppressive. A storm was brewing beneath his surface. The chilling air he left in his wake silenced the

Spotting Kerry still lingering around, she raised an eyebrow.” Thinking about skipping out on your bonus? Get going and buy

Chary

clutched the list and bolted out the door, not daring

Clinic had been growing steadily under

pay, everyone was kept on their toes. No one

bonuses.

preoccupied with their work. Curiosity

connection to Felicia.

two days passed uneventfully. As promised, she crafted a calming sachet

carefully selected ingredients to ensure it was safe for a child to use, whether

called Mike and asked

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