Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 463

Felicia finally snapped out of her dare, feeling her face heat up. She asked, “Why are you here?

Stephan replied lazily, “I just finished work I was planning to swing by and see you, but I didn’t expect to catch you here”

He deliberately emphasized the word “catch“, his tone carrying a teasing edge.

Felicia was at a loss, moble to come up with a retent

Ever since she helped treat his wounds last time and nearly lost control in the heat of the moment, had been deliberately avoiding him. Whenever possible, the would evade him, and it she couldn’t, she would find excuses to stay far away.

Yet here they were, running into each other again.

Stephan glanced at his watch, then took a closer look at Felicia. He frowned and said, “It’s 4:00 am, and you just ran out onto the streets like this? In your pajamas? Barefoot?”

She felt embarrassed, instinctively curling her toes

a short gasp of surprise as Stephan effortlessly scooped her up into his arms.

no

of what had happened earlier, but Felicia was unusually compliant

car pulled up in front of

that she realized she had

villa’s front door was wide open. She must have left it that way when she wandered out,

out

touched the

she quickly refused. “No need! I’ll walk

or other debris. There were several small,

the comer of her eye, she saw Stephan’s expression darken. His patience seemed to have run out. With one long

“Get on,” he said.

few times, feeling something

front yard glowed softly like fireflies, casting a warm light. Against this backdrop, she could clearly see the defined, well- toned

Felicia caught sight of their shadows on the ground. A ridiculous and amusing