Return of the Crowned Heiress

Felicia backed het dagget secure against her body and politely thanked the old woman. She was ju

just about to ask about the others when she heard a creaking sound.

The front gate of the yard swung open, and she saw Maurice stepping inside while carrying a small basket filled with fresh fruits,

“oh, Maurice, you’re back!” the old woman called out warmth. “st love it over there!

Maurice nodded and set the basket down as instructed

What the hell was going on?

Maurice was here too? And he seemed familiar with this family?

A thousand questions swirled in her mind, but under the watchful care of the old woman, she quickly finished her soup. As soon as the old woman disappeared into the kitchen again, she grabbed Maurice and asked, “Where are we? What about the others?

When she blacked not, everyone else had collapsed too. Being scattered was one thing, but if they were still lying unconscious at the beach, they’d be vulnerable to predators. Not to menon. Stephan was still missing, which worried her.

replied with

know.”

know. When I woke up, we were already here. I asked around, and turns out the others were

for where we actually are. I’m pretty sure we’re still on the island. The old lady said their people have lived here for generations. They don’t leave, but every now and then, they findoutsiders

something about this place feels off. I made an excuse to help the old woman with chores and walked around the village.

what way?”

It’s like they expect outsiders to show up. And their eyes…” Maurice paused, struggling to find the right words. He glanced ar Felicia’s puzzled expression and sighed “Forget it. You’ll understand when

yet. Instead, she reached out and checked Maurice’s

had improved significantly since the night before. The venomous creature’s backlash seemed to have stabilized. It wasn’t

exhaled in relief. “Alright.

We’ll say a quick

who was still busy in the kitchen. She responded with

What kind of

asked for clarification Instead, they silently stepped out