Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 554

The bodyguard entered after knocking and placed the breakfast on the table before quickly leaving.

After freshening up, Felicia walked out. The breakfast took up the entire table.

After finishing her meal, she wiped her mouth and headed to the delivery room. As expected, Stephan was already waiting there.

Felicia approached silently, but Stephan noticed her immediately. He reached out and pulled her close. "You were complaining about being hungry last night. Did you eat breakfast?"

"I did." Felicia then teased, "How did you know it was me? What if you had mistaken someone else for me?"

"That's impossible," Stephan said confidently. "How could I not recognize my own wife?"

Felicia was at a loss for words. Fine, he got her there.

For some reason, she pressed, "But what if… What if one day, you can't recognize me?"

Stephan pondered her question. Then, he chuckled and shook his head. "If that ever happens, it means I'm dead."

"Don't say that!" Neither of them knew at the time that this casual exchange would one day become a haunting prophecy.

Felicia's heart skipped a beat. She quickly covered Stephan's mouth with her hand. But he simply laughed and kissed her hand.

Felicia stared at him. His handsome features, the curve of his lips, and his every word and gesture struck a chord within her. She vowed she wouldn't let him be blind forever. She would find a way to cure his eyes no matter the cost.

…

Stephan wanted to check on his sister, but Felicia found an excuse not to follow. If Imogen saw her, she would likely get emotional again, and things could escalate into another confrontation.

Stephan understood. He sighed and patted Felicia's head. "I'll take care of it. Sorry you have to endure this."

Felicia pushed him gently. "Go on."

If Stephan had let go of Felicia's hand or asked her to step back to avoid worsening the conflict back when Imogen had threatened to harm herself, Felicia would have felt aggrieved. But Stephan hadn't done that.

In a situation where it seemed impossible to satisfy both sides, he made a different choice. Even at the cost of himself, he had never let go of her.

Felicia sighed. How could she not fall for him?