Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 653

Maurice’s words sounded like a promise.

Felicia was stunned and thought she misheard, Especially since Maurice now had an unreadable look in his eyes

But the next second, he smiled. The comers of his lips curled into an ambiguous smirk as if the promise had been nothing more than a joke. He slipped back into his usual unpredictable demeanor, masking any sincerity he might have had.

Felicia actually felt relieved. So, he wasn’t sick? That was good.

Leaning on Scarlet for support, she got into the car without sparing Maurice another glance.

It was clear she was drawing a boundary

They had never been close. And they had a score to settle on top of that. Being strangers was the best for both of them.

into the winding mountain road, fading from bright beacons to dimm fireflies until

did Maurice retract

reported in hushed voices, “Mr. Glovers, we couldn’t find the man in the black robe. We searched the entire area, but there’s no trace of

instructed after a pause, “Look into what kind of venomous creature was

Even Felicia didn’t know the answer. How could his useless subordinates

Forget L

Caesar here. Doesn’t he raise

Caesar None of them questioned it, let alone dared

wavered as the wind stirred, but no one heard the murmured words Maurice let slip. His voice was laced with amusement.

his temporary home,

a fully white beard. He had previously treated Maurice’s legs

to the point, describing Felicia’s condition before finally asking, “What kind

his eyes lit up at the

he had finally returned to his area of expertise. His posture straightened, and confidence radiated from him. It was a stark contrast to the nervous and cautious man he had been while failing to heal Maurice’s legs. Now,