Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 659

going to make it official for me, Mrs. Russell?

As the conversation progressed, Stephan’s expression turned mischievous. He pinched Felicia’s waist and asked, “When are you g

Felicia stared at the ceiling silently counting the tassels hanging from the chandelier above.

Stephan wasn’t about to let her avoid the question. Gently turning her face toward him, he smirked playtully. “Didn’t you promise to let me marry you? Are you backing out now? Felicia, flustered by the teasing hand at her waist, blushed and struggled to breathe. She braced herself and replied, “I’m not backing out! I admit it, okay?

“That’s more like it,” Stephan drew out his words before pressing further, “So, are we getting our marriage certificate first or officiating our marriage first?” Felicia considered the options and couldn’t help but laugh. Weren’t they the safe thing?

It was clear what Stephan wanted. He was worried she might escape, so he wanted the marriage certificate settled first As for the wedding, that seemed secondary in comparison. Felicia hesitated, then confessed, “Well, I don’t think I’ve reached the legal age for marriage yet, so…”

So, no marriage yet

of emotions flash across Stephan’s face. There was disbelief, confusion, frustration, and a faint twitch at the

from laughter to prop herself up, she ended up collapsing into Stephan’s arms,

couldn I take it anymore. He gently patted her back,

seeing Stephan’s rare look of defeat was just too

the first time she had seen such a range of

laughter and attempted to offer some comforting words. But when she looked up, she found Stephan gazing at

could, something cool

instinctively pulled her hand out from under the blanket

a blaze. At first glance, it looked almost alive, as if it might spew out flames. Felicia stared at it in awe, feeling that it looked oddly familiar