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?

her waist instinctively clenched tighter as

a word, his hand loosened, and he

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.

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

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

collected as if nothing had happened. Spotting Kerry still lingering around, she raised an

Chary

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

been growing steadily under Felicia’s leadership. With more staff

was kept on their toes. No one wanted to

bonuses.

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

connection to Felicia.

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

to ensure it was safe for a child to use, whether carried

Felicia called Mike and

1. up.