Chapter 352

Stephen's words caught Felicia off guard. So, the reason Stephan had rushed back to Khogend, leaving everything behind in Seldvale, was because he thought she was in danger as she had been unreachable? She recalled what Mike had mentioned—that during her seven-day disappearance, Stephan had deployed numerous resources to find her. Pressing her lips together, Felicia forced a small smile. "So, it seems I owe you another favor?" Her tone was polite but distant. Stephan's expression darkened, his frustration barely contained. He chuckled bitterly. "Yes, you're right. I do have ulterior motives for coming to Khogend." "Oh..." Felicia let out a small exhale, her shoulders relaxing slightly. But her apparent relief only stoked the fire within Stephan. To him, it seemed like she was desperate to sever any ties between them as if his presence was something she wanted to avoid at all costs. Was he that intolerable? A heavy silence lingered between them as Stephan's jaw tightened. His ha