Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 478

Imogen quickly tried to get up to see Felicia off personally.

Felicia, not wanting to trouble a heavily pregnant woman, was just about to decline when Johanna raised her voice.

"Imogen!"

Imogen was startled and scolded her gently, "Why are you shouting so loudly? What is it?"

Johanna forced a smile, though it looked strained. "The doctor traveled so far to see you. How could we let her leave in such a hurry without even offering proper hospitality? Don't you think so?"

"Yes, you're right. I was so overjoyed that I forgot my manners!"

Imogen was naturally good-tempered, especially toward Johanna, tolerating almost anything she said or did.

To Felicia, however, this excessive kindness bordered on naivety, making Imogen an easy target to manipulate.

"No need for that. I have other matters to attend to. I won't be staying," Felicia said as she turned to leave.

Stanley, who had been silently following her the entire time, obediently picked up the medical kit and stepped forward to lead the way.

Johanna panicked. She wanted to keep Felicia here but couldn't come up with a convincing excuse or reason. Gritting her teeth, she leaned close to Imogen and whispered something in her ear.

Imogen's eyes widened in astonishment. "Are you sure? This miracle healer is Stephan's sweetheart?"

The word "sweetheart" made Johanna so furious she could scream. But to keep Felicia here for her scheme, she played along and nodded.

"That's right. Didn't I mention I went to Khogend with Stephan before? I saw it with my own eyes. Stephan seems… very fond of her. If you don't believe me, you can ask Stanley. He's Stephan's most trusted subordinate, and even he has started calling her Mrs. Russell."

Johanna expected Imogen to be displeased after hearing all that. Instead, Imogen exclaimed, "Oh dear! Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

With that, Imogen, cradling her belly, hurried after Felicia, shouting as she went, "Felicia! My sister-in-law! Don't leave!"

Johanna was speechless.

Imogen slowly recovered, still shaken. "I… I ran too fast just now… Is the baby okay?"

"The baby's fine. Both you and the child are healthy, but you must be more careful. Judging by your condition, there's a high chance you'll deliver prematurely," Felicia said bluntly.

Imogen nodded, her unfocused eyes still radiating a surprising brightness.

Felicia sighed inwardly.

Faced with Imogen's repeated pleas, she found it impossible to refuse a frail pregnant woman and reluctantly agreed to stay for a few days.

Imogen was overjoyed. She chatted with Felicia for a while, then, realizing Felicia was tired from her travels, insisted she rest.

Felicia did need a nap.

What she didn't expect, however, was that the room Imogen arranged for her to rest in was none other than Stephan's bedroom!