Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 471

Their gazes inet, and Delicia’s heart skipped a beat,

She opened her month, about to say something to smonth things over. But then, she saw Stephan’s smile. It wasn’t his usual lazy, nonchalant smirk. This one seemed genuinely joyful, ti lit up his entire fare.

“Alright, In the future, I’ll tell bedtime stories to both you and our child “

She was rendered speechless Wasn’t he getting a bit too far ahead?

Felicia was mustified by the idea and almost bit her own tongu

Tut the moment he said those words, an image involuntarily popped into fermind–a cozy room lit by warm light, a child peacefully drifting off to sleep, and two inexpetenced parents telling bedtime stories.

“Nope! Hold it right there?” she yelled in her mind.

She hurriedly changed the subject. “Wait, let’s focus on the main topic. Since the re

real map has surfaced, it must have a traceable lead. Who has it? Do you have a

Stephan gave her an aimused side–eye. Her attempt to change the topic was anything but subtle.

to her ears. She clearly wanted to crawl into a

bini even more

push her too far. After all, this wildcat had a fierce bite. Just last night, she left two teeth marks on his shoulder, not to mention the scratches

have a theory. If I’m not mistaken, the real

in surprise

out to tuck a stray strand of Felicia’s hair behind her ear. The gesture was so natural it

biological family and is now under the protection of the Cartell family. They

The Ganelidamily?

Canell family come from?”

Camell family

lowered her bead, sifting through childhood memories. She vaguely recalled Tabitha often boasted about having a cousin who

that Mrs. Carrell would be Kayla’s distant

at this critical moment, there

something valuable enough to for an alliance with Kayla and secure their protection.

to the Cartells, they’d definitely want to keep it for themselves. They’d focus

To avoid suspicion, they might even set up traps or false trails. You

she worried

softly, clearly pleased by her