Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 590

Stephan stood up. After lying down for an entire day, his body felt stift and uncomfortable. He was about to take a shower and change clothes when he noticed the elderly doctor still standing in place, looking hesitant. It was as if he had something to say

Stephan glanced at him. “Speak. What is it?”

The elderly doctor seized the moment and asked, “Mr. Russell, I’ve done everything you instructed. The temporary blinding toxins… They were well made, weren’t they? They obscure pulse readings perfectly and don’t harm the body!TM

He rubbed his hands together and added, “Now that the toxins have been neutralized and your eyesight is restored, when can we leave?

“Anytime,” Stephan replied, raising an eyebrow. “Once you’re out, claim that my condition is hopeless and that you’ve done all you could. You don’t need me to teach you what to say and what not to say, do you?”

“Of course not, Mr. Russell. Rest assured!”

The elderly doctor chackled nervously before quickly gathering his belongings. Leading his assistants and carrying their equipment, he prepared to leave. Before stepping out the door, he switched to a downtrodden, helpless expression, sighing deeply as if full of regret

The transformation left Stephan momentarily speechless.

get, the crafter they are,” he mused, breaking into a

that Stephan was gravely poisoned and on the brink of

family was thrown into

news, he was with Imogen, keeping her company and playing with Caleb. The little one had just been bathed and rubbed with fragrant lotion by the housekeepers After bringing him over, the family of three was

panic–stricken. “Ms. Russell, it’s terrible! Mr. Russell’s condition has worsened! Dr. Hughes and

Her breath caught, and dizziness overcame her. She would have collapsed had Archie not steadied her. Calmly, he comforted her, Don’t worry, Calm down. I’m here. Lie down, and I’ll

had

hadn’t shed before now flowed uncontrollably. Panic consumed her as she clung to Archie’s hand, sobbing as she asked, “What do we do? What

just lie down anymore. Fortunately, she had been recovering for over two weeks and

“I’m coming with you!”

quicldy got up and

it on her, but Imogen declined. It was summer, and Inside

instructing the maids and nanny to look after the

ber face equally filled with concem. “I’m worried about Stephan. Let me come

brief exchange of glances between Johanna and Archie. Johanna